Alabama Town Shows the Cost of Neglecting a Pension Fund

As cities and states struggle to pay for pensions, the town of Prichard, Ala., presents a worst case. Its fund is broke, and some of its retirees have become destitute.

Alabama Town Shows the Cost of Neglecting a Pension Fund

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Australian Broadband Project Will Cost A$35.9 Billion, NBN Says

Australia’s national broadband project will cost A$35.9 billion ($35.4 billion) and will generate a rate of return of about 7.04 percent, NBN Co. said today in a report.

Australian Broadband Project Will Cost A$35.9 Billion, NBN Says

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Financial Bailout May Cost Less Than Thought

The Treasury secretary said his department expects a positive return on its remaining support for banks, automakers, credit markets and A.I.G., as part of the Troubled Asset Relief Program.

Financial Bailout May Cost Less Than Thought

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Auto Research Group Says Mileage Mandate Will Cost Jobs

The Center for Automotive Research says that increasing standards to 60 miles per gallon will eliminate 1.3 million jobs.

Auto Research Group Says Mileage Mandate Will Cost Jobs

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