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States have a $1.4 trillion pension problem

Inmoststates,publicpensionfundsdon'thaveenoughmoneytopayforbenefitsthey'vepromisedtogovernmentworkers.Theproblemisgettingworse.Overall,theshortfallacrossstatesg

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Finnish gov't encourages entrepreneurship, cuts back unemployment benefits

The Finnish government is persuading those without jobs to consider becoming self-employed.Labor Minister Jari Lindstrom has said the government would both reduce unemployment benefits and make the launch of small businesses easier.

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Why Kimchi is a Superfood

Kimchi is a spicy fermented side dish that is typically made of cabbage.

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Obama urges jobless benefits extension, avoiding self-inflicted pain

U.S. President Barack Obama on Saturday urged Congress to extend unemployment benefits for millions of unemployed Americans, saying inaction of Congress will lead to self-inflicted wound for the economy.

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White House urges unemployment benefits extension before Xmas

The White House Thursday urged lawmakers to extend unemployment benefits for millions of unemployed Americans before Christmas, with national unemployment rate still hovering at an "unacceptably high" level.