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Official: Obama wants Yellen as Fed vice chairFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:14PMPresident Barack Obama wants to nominate Janet Yellen, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, to take over as vice chairman of the Federal Reserve, an administration official said Friday.

NAS studies businessFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:13PMLITTLE ROCK — The first in a series of regional conferences organized by the National Academy of Sciences wrapped up Tuesday at the Clinton presidential library, with business leaders highlighting a variety of innovations and new business possibilities.

Good news for stocks is good for the $Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:13PMThe dollar has gotten stronger this year. Is that because the U.S. economy appears to be improving -- or in spite of it?

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-12 18:07 European shares rise to 7-week peak; Roche slipsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:12PMBy Atul Prakash

Palouse residents plan event to assist mayor, his wife - Fri, 12 Mar 2010 PSTFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:09PMAn open house for Mayor Michael Echanove and his wife, Paula, will be conducted here Saturday evening to help replace $2,000 in wages the mayor was docked from his job at Washington State University.

New bill provides perks for companies that hireFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:09PMA new jobs bill introduced by Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) proposes major tax incentives for hiring businesses. If the bill becomes law, will these incentives make a dent in the unemployment rate? Or will they matter little? Not everyone is optimistic. The $15 billion job creation measure passed 70-28 in the Senate Feb. 24 and is headed for the House of Representatives. Just what is ...

Government of Canada Promotes Yukon Business OpportunitiesFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:04PMWHITEHORSE, YUKON--(Marketwire - March 12, 2010) - The Canadian Northern Development Agency (CanNor) announced support today for a new marketing project designed to attract investment and promote the Yukon across Canada and around the world.

Government of Canada Promotes Yukon Business OpportunitiesFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:00PMWHITEHORSE, YUKON--(Marketwire - 03/12/10) - The Canadian Northern Development Agency (CanNor) announced support today for a new marketing project designed to attract investment and promote the Yukon across Canada and around the world. Senator Daniel Lang, on behalf of the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Metis and Non ...

Yellen in line for Fed No. 2Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 11:58AMSan Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Janet Yellen is the leading contender to be the next vice chairman of the central bank, a senior Obama administration official told CNN Friday.