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Rising mortgage rates elicit fears
they could hurt housing recovery
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Google challenging U.S. gag order, citing First Amendment
The search giant asks a secretive U.S. court to let it reveal how many government data requests it receives.
Group calls for global exchange of tax information to fight evasion
The OECD says the system should be made automatic, with data flowing freely from banks to governments.
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Michelle Singletary
Ban the box for ex-cons seeking work
Having a job is one of the leading factors in preventing ex-offenders from ending up back in prison.
Barry Ritholtz
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Climate change threatens trouble in near future, World Bank says
Invests in mitigation as Asian cities, African farmland are seen at risk over the next 10 to 20 years.
SEC to make defendants admit guilt in some settlements
The SEC moved away from its neither-admit-nor-deny policy for some settlements.
Can state laws protect you from being watched by drones?
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Rising mortgage rates elicit fears
they could hurt housing recovery
In the short term, the jump in rates is spurring home buyers to action, but economists worry about the long term.
FCC nominee Tom Wheeler touts telecom industry ties
Wheeler testifies in his confirmation hearing that his priority would be carrying out an airwaves auction.
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew makes his mark with new signature
Lew unveiled his new signature after getting ribbed for his old, loopy one.
CBO: Senate immigration bill would cut deficits
The nonpartisan agency says it would reduce federal deficits by nearly $200 billion over 10 years.
Snyder sells Johnny Rockets to Sun Capital affiliate
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Google challenging U.S. gag order, citing First Amendment
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Is it time for the 'mixer movement'?
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British charge UBS trader with fraud in Libor rigging case
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Consumer prices rise
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