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2013 State of the Union Address: An annotated transcript

We read between the lines of President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address in this annotated transcript

by Ethan Lindsey

What happened to last State of Union's promises?

President Obama called for investing more in the nation's infrastructure, but some projects take a long time to start and others are blocked by Congress.

by Eve Troeh

S&P parent company McGraw-Hill faces 'death-knell' Justice Department suit

The lawsuit against Standard & Poor's seeks a $5 billion penalty that could be a 'death knell' for parent company McGraw-Hill.

by Stacey Vanek Smith

North Korea confirms its biggest nuclear test, but at what cost?

The test is the country's third and is being condemned by the United States and other countries in the region.

Interview with John Sudworth

The economic costs of violence in Chicago

Over 500 people were killed in Chicago last year. And the soaring murder rate has real economic consequences for the city.

by Sylvester Monroe

Rating Pope Benedict as a CEO

Pope Benedict’s rare decision to resign won praise as a management move, but his tenure featured marketing and financial challenges.

by Mark Garrison

Egypt's economy two years after revolution

It may still be too early to judge the success or failure of that revolution in Egypt, but one thing is clear: It has not led to economic prosperity.

Interview with Rob Young

Which is better for business: Texas or California?

Texas Governor Rick Perry visits California to attract companies away from the Golden State with promises of low taxes and fewer regulations.

by Jeff Tyler

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