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As Europe Slowly Recovers, the US Heads off the Cliff

As Europe Slowly Recovers, the US Heads off the Cliff

December 17, 2012 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Fiscal Times

What at a year for the European Union. Europe has now fought its way through the worst of its fiscal crisis, and the year ahead will end up being more about recovery than austerity. It may seem strange to hoist…

Apple’s Big Manufacturing Boom to the US—200 Jobs

Apple’s Big Manufacturing Boom to the US—200 Jobs

December 10, 2012 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Fiscal Times

At the end of last week, CEO Timothy Cook announced that the company intends to invest $100 million next year to relaunch part of its manufacturing operations in the US. Apple and Foxconn, the contractor responsible for manufacturing iPhones, iPads…

The Diminishing Role of the U.S. in the Middle East

The Diminishing Role of the U.S. in the Middle East

December 3, 2012 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Fiscal Times

You knew something important was afoot when Israel and Hamas, the group that governs the Gaza Strip, agreed to a ceasefire in their missile-trading conflict ten days ago. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton did not broker this deal, as an…

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