China's currency suddenly gains value as U.S. presidential candidates talk tough on trade policy. manufacture this ...China's currency has recently gained value, despite Beijing's long-term policy of deliberate undervaluation. By keeping the Chinese currency, the Yuan, undervalued, Chinese exporters have continually enjoyed an artificial price advantage over their U.S. competitors...
Portugal at flashpoint as austerity lights fires in mild-mannered populace Guardian ...On Saturday, demonstrators will gather again to march against the spending cuts they believe have pushed their country deeper into recession. Meanwhile, workers have downed tools in protest over changes to working regulations...
Washington liquor privatization increases consumer cost The Oregonian ...The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Washington shoppers are paying 17 percent more for distilled spirits since the Costco initiative was passed. Store, bar and restaurant volume was down 9 percent in June...
Suspicious voter registration forms found in 10 Florida counties Los Angeles Times ...Florida elections officials said Friday that at least 10 counties have identified suspicious and possibly fraudulent voter registration forms turned in by a firm working for the Republican Party of Florida, which has filed an election fraud complaint with the state Division of Elections against its one-time consultant...
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra cancels Oct. 5 and 6 performances Indianapolis Star ...The ISO locked out the musicians and terminated their health benefits Sept. 8. Since then, the musicians have been performing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday outside Hilbert Circle Theatre in Downtown Indianapolis and will continue to do so during the lockout...
School bus drivers roll with Teamsters Southtown Star ...Drivers and bus aides at Alpha School Bus Co. in Crestwood have voted to be represented by Local 777 of the Teamsters, the union said Friday...
