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From
WORLD
Feb 27, 2013
Washington nerves jangle at sequestration
Looming government cuts bring fears for jobs and spending
From
WORLD
5:54pm
Obama to meet lawmakers over cuts
First face-to-face attempt to discuss sequestration
4:52pm
US spending cut fears hit aircraft orders
Boeing reports orders for two aircraft in January, down from 183 in December
From
WORLD
Feb 27, 2013
US food shortages loom amid budget cuts
Inspectors’ furlough to halt meat production
4:32pm
US consumer debt snaps four-year decline
Student loans largest source of private debt after mortgages
From
COMPANIES
Feb 27, 2013
Target set to open 24 stores in Canada
Retailer plans to to invest further $1.5bn in expansion plans
Feb 26, 2013
Bernanke plays down easing concerns
Senate testimony suggests Fed will not cut QE3 short
From
MARKETS
Feb 25, 2013
US oil imports from Middle East increase
Demand rose last year despite shale gas revolution
Feb 21, 2013
Fed minutes raise queries over easing
Bernanke has chance to clarify message in testimony to Congress
Feb 21, 2013
US home sales rise as inventories shrink
Seller’s market emerging as houses for sale hit 13-year low
Feb 20, 2013
Toll Brothers earnings miss hits shares
US luxury homebuilder swings to profit but misses expectations
Feb 20, 2013
Fed doubtful on open-ended QE3 policy
Concerns grow over risks of ongoing quantitative easing
Feb 20, 2013
US new home starts hit four-year high
Groundbreakings and permits climb to 2008 levels in January
From
WORLD
Feb 19, 2013
Obama takes aim at ‘meat cleaver’ cuts
Dire warning over danger of $1.2tn budget sequester
From
WORLD
Feb 19, 2013
Renewed push on US deficit deal
Bipartisan duo of Simpson and Bowles propose $2.4tn plan
Feb 19, 2013
US homebuilder confidence dips in February
Severe winter weather may have hit sentiment
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Science must be spared Washington’s axe
Cutting R&D capability would be irresponsible, say Rafael Reif and Craig Barrett