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Economy

Foreclosure help doesn't apply to many locals

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The federal government has been trying to mitigate the mortgage crisis, but it may not be able to offset the damage already done in parts of the Cape Fear region. Full story...
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Gas prices to skyrocket this spring

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If you're looking forward to spring, the government has news that may make you wish winter would stick around. Full story...
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Bank of America, 5 other lenders offer broader mortgage plan

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Bank of America and five other major lenders are widening their effort to help borrowers and let overdue homeowners suspend foreclosures for 30 days while more affordable loans are worked out. Full story...
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Owners walking away from homes

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With mortgage payments through the roof and house prices dropping, some homeowners are simply walking away from their homes. Full story...
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Showdown vote looms on Senate economic aid plan

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The Senate is expected to vote later today on the Democrats' heftier economic stimulus plan. The legislation would tack more than 40 billion dollars onto the House-passed bill. Full story...
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Economists: Recession is now

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A downbeat report about the service sector of the economy spooked investors on Super Tuesday. Full story...
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President says plan would keep economy growing

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President Bush's record $3.1 trillion budget is getting a frosty reception from both Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill. Full story...
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Hotline to help North Carolinians facing foreclosure

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Help for North Carolinians who are at risk of losing their homes to foreclosure is now just a telephone call away, Attorney General Roy Cooper and the Office of the Commissioner of Banks announced today. Full story...
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House, Senate at odds on stimulus plans

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There appears to be a lapse on Capitol Hill in the bipartisan support that sped an economic stimulus plan through the House. Full story...
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Fed cuts interest rates again

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The Federal Reserve has reduced a key interest rate for the second time in just over a week, cutting its federal funds rate by a half point to 3 percent. Full story...
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Senate plan lets higher income earners share rebates

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An effort to include more high-income families in a broad tax rebate is gaining support in the Senate. Full story...
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House approves economic recovery plan, Bush urges Senate to send bill to his desk

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It has made it through the House unscathed. Now, President Bush says he wants to see a $146 billion economic stimulus package "out of the Senate and on" his desk. Full story...
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House to vote on aid plan as Senate mulls add-ons

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The House will vote this afternoon on a plan to speed tax rebates of up to $1,200 to most income earners, while giving tax breaks to businesses. Full story...
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Washington nears completion of economic stimulus package

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Lawmakers in Washington said today that an economic stimulus package could soon be signed, sealed, and delivered. For most taxpayers, the plan means cash in their pockets. Full story...
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Brunswick County home prices drop 29 percent

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If you're looking for a deal on home you might consider Brunswick County. Full story...
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