Immigration has always been a contentious issue in Europe. But these days, with enduring economic turmoil further fueling concerns over rising unemployment, European nations are especially sensitive about the prospect of foreigners taking jobs away from their citizens.
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Obama Averted Disaster, but Getting Credit’s the Hard Part
Box Office: Wimpy Kid K.O.s Sucker Punch
Obama’s 8-Month Nightmare Could Begin Tomorrow
Obama’s 8-Month Nightmare Could Begin Tomorrow For months now, the pundits have predicted doom and gloom for Barack Obama and the Democrats come November. But we’re not totally convinced. A very likely storyline goes something like this (as we’ve already written): Healthcare passes. On Friday, April 2 at 8:30 AM the March jobs numbers come […]
Obama’s ‘Mistakes’: Way Too Early to Judge
Unemployment Rises to 10.2%, Stoking the Economic Debate
Japan’s jobless rate declines
Reports: Japan jobless rate declines
US hardens stance on Chinese currency
The Obama administration said on Thursday that it had “serious concerns” about the value of the renminbi, but stopped short of accusing China of manipulating its currency in a closely watched report to Congress. The Treasury toughened its language on China in its semi-annual report on exchange rate policies
GM to Shut Down Saturn After Deal Fails
Across the country, state governments are grappling with how to sharply trim budgets amid the worst recession in decades. But nowhere is that debate more intense than in Michigan, where officials are scrambling to close a $2.8 billion deficit and avert a government shutdown at midnight on Wednesday.