Jobs returning as economy recovers signals hiring rebound
The AP reports slow but steady hiring across sectors as February shows U.S. job gains for the first time in seven months. Temp firms recover, health care and manufacturing demand rises, and analysts warn unemployment may rise before a full recovery.
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Sacagawea dollar coins cutback signals weak demand
The U.S. Mint limits new Sacagawea dollar production for circulation as demand dips amid a slumping economy. About 3.6 years of inventory remain, with 10 million coins slated for collectors this year and plan to resume public production only if demand improves.
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GOP Dominates Fundraising With Record First-Quarter Total
The Republican National Committee raised a record 31.7 million dollars in the first quarter, with about 26 million in hard money. The Democratic National Committee gathered 26 million, over half from soft money, and 23 million on hand as debts mounted.
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Senate panel asks nominees to disclose Enron ties
Senate Democrats on the Judiciary Committee will question Bush nominees for federal prosecutors about any links to Enron or Arthur Andersen. Texas nominees Orwig and Boyle deny connections, while Shelby discloses a brother in law worked for Enron and recused. Owen faces Enron questions as she seeks appellate judgeship.
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New Orleans
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