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Brian Burnsed is an editorial assistant for BusinessWeek based in Washington.
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Bond Debacle Sinks Jefferson County
JP Morgan's settlement for its role in a disastrous bond offering still leaves the Alabama county facing bankruptcy over its $3 billion in debt -
Unemployment Bill, With Extras, Passes Senate
Bill to extend jobless benefits also includes a homebuyers' tax-credit expansion and loss-carryback provisions for businesses -
Tax-Loss Carryback Provision Glides in Congress
Companies of all sizes with big losses in 2008 and 2009 to match against prior profits are slated to get a big accounting handout from Washington -
Interchange Fees Make Strange Bedfellows
Retailers want the fees reduced—and they're enlisting consumers as allies -
Rattner: General Motors CEO Wagoner Had to Go
GM's executive suite and corporate culture are its biggest challenges, says Steven Rattner, the former head of the Obama auto task force
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In Luxury Sector, Discounting Can Be Dangerous
The downturn has forced the likes of Tiffany, ChloÉ, and Chanel to quietly lower prices, a strategy that could tarnish their glitzy brands -
Need a Loan? Tap Your 401(k), Without Penalty
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Six Sigma Makes a Comeback
With the outlook for sales growth dim, everyone from Target to Cadbury to Merck is turning to Six Sigma to squeeze out more savings -
When Small Biz Can't Get a Loan
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Suddenly, It's Cool to Take the Bus
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