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GOP proposes changing federal worker pensions
Federal employees would pay more toward their pensions and new employees would receive less generous retirement benefits under a House Republican plan to pay for highway programs.The proposal, posted online Wednesday by the House Rules Committee, is intended to help make up a shortfall between federal gasoline tax revenues and the $260 billion that Republicans want to spend on highway construction

Greek parties mull harsh new cuts

After three days of delays, Greek coalition leaders were locked in crucial debt talks Wednesday with the prime minister to review a draft deal on steep cutbacks demanded by creditors in return for

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US stocks edge higher amid Greek hope
US stocks edged higher Thursday amid Greek's long-awaited austerity deal and better-than-expected jobless claims.

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US stocks little changed after Greece deal
US stocks traded in a very narrow range around the breakeven line Thursday as investors felt little thrilled after Greek political leaders had agreed on austerity cuts after a dangerous deadlock.

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Greek party leaders begin crucial debt talks

After three days of delays, Greek coalition leaders began crucial debt talks Wednesday with the prime minister to review a draft deal on steep cutbacks demanded by creditors in return for a

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Indiana stage builder cited in state fair collapse
The State Labor Department says the company that built the stage ahead of last summer's deadly Indiana State Fair collapse showed "plain indifference" to safety standards.

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