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Athens State University creates economic impact of over $200 million in North Alabama region
Athens State University (ATSU) added $200.4 million in income to the ATSU Service Region economy of Limestone, Madison, ... Read more
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Stocks higher as S&P 500 headed for best week since February
Stocks were mostly higher Friday, keeping the market on track for its biggest weekly gain since February. Investors ... Read more
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US consumers boosted spending in April as inflation surged
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans increased their spending by 0.5% in April, a slowdown after a massive gain in ... Read more
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Biden budget to run $1.8T deficit to finance spending plans
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s $6 trillion budget proposal for next year would run a $1.8 trillion ... Read more
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Biden budget seeks more for schools, health care and housing
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden released a $1.5 trillion wish list for his first federal budget Friday, ... Read more
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Biden heads to Texas to see storm damage
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden headed to Texas Friday on his first trip to a major disaster ... Read more
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U.S. consumers rebound to boost spending 2.4% as income jumps
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bouncing back from months of retrenchment, America’s consumers stepped up their spending by a solid ... Read more
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U.S. consumer spending up 8.2%, partly erasing record plunge
WASHINGTON (AP) — American consumers increased their spending by a record 8.2% in May, partly erasing huge plunges ... Read more
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Ivey won’t sign spending bill, wants plan for COVID-19 cash
MONTGOMERY (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said Thursday that she is asking lawmakers to change a spending ... Read more
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House passes $1.4 trillion federal spending bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-controlled House voted Tuesday to pass a $1.4 trillion government-wide spending package, handing President ... Read more