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House passes bill that would ban the use of government benefits at a strip club, liquor store or casino.

The unemployment rate for blacks fell more than 2 percentage points in January. Economists, however, aren't sure the good news will last.

The unemployment rate plays an important role in campaign rhetoric, and the more it falls, the better it is for the White House. But it still remains fairly high.

Nevada has the dubious distinction of leading the nation in unemployment, foreclosure filings and number of underwater homes. That's not good for the state's economy.

The New York attorney general sued some of the nation's biggest banks on Friday, accusing them of unlawful and deceptive practices for relying on an electronic registry that tracks mortgages.

Regulators, banks and states attorneys general are hoping to wrap up a possible mortgage settlement deal to help homeowners by next week.

Small manufacturing companies are welcoming proposals outlined by the president last week, including tax incentives to stymie outsourcing. But some say it's not enough.

The Justice Department charged Switzerland's oldest bank Thursday with helping American taxpayers hide more than $1.2 billion from the Internal Revenue Service.

President Obama said at the National Prayer Breakfast that his policy proposals are shaped by his religious beliefs.

Bernanke tells House panel that recovery is 'frustratingly slow,' says central bank working to protect U.S. from European crisis.
| Latest Report | Next Update |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing (ISM) | Mar. 1 |
| Consumer Confidence | Feb. 28 |
| Home Prices | Feb. 28 |
| GDP | Feb. 29 |
| Inflation (CPI) | Feb. 17 |
| Retail sales | Feb. 14 |
| Jobs | Feb. 3 |
| Overnight Avg Rate | Latest | Change | Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 yr fixed | 3.88% | 3.85% | |
| 15 yr fixed | 3.20% | 3.17% | |
| 5/1 ARM | 2.88% | 2.85% | |
| 30 yr refi | 3.95% | 3.91% | |
| 15 yr refi | 3.29% | 3.25% |
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