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Report: Millennials hope for student loan forgiveness 11/12/2014 04:33pm • WASHINGTON - Nearly a quarter of millennials believe that their student loan debt will one day be forgiven, according to a new report by Junior Achievement and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Junior Achievement CEO Jack Kosakowski tells WTOP he doesn't know why millennials believe they might not have to re US economy fueling strong hiring if not pay gains 11/08/2014 09:12am • CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- Healthy job growth in the United States has reached a level of consistency unseen in nearly two decades.In the same week that voters signaled discontent with the U.S. economy, the government issued a report that showed employers have adde GOP in charge, Senate committees get new leaders 11/08/2014 03:10am • DONNA CASSATA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- One new committee chairman favors more U.S. forces in Iraq to counter the growing threat from Islamic State militants. Another has written about global warming as a hoax. A third has the 2010 financial overhaul law in his sights.The Republicans poise AT&T says it will buy Mexico's Iusacell for $1.8B 11/08/2014 02:54am • NEW YORK (AP) -- AT&T is buying Mexican wireless company Iusacell for $1.8 billion and plans to grow in Mexico.The Dallas company said Friday that Iusacell has 8.6 million subscribers under the Iusacell and Unefón brand names. AT&T had 116.6 million subscribers as of June 30.AT&T values the deal at US consumer borrowing up $15.9 billion to record 11/08/2014 02:36am • MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. consumers increased their borrowing in September with gains in credit card debt and auto and student loans.The Federal Reserve says overall borrowing rose $15.9 billion following a $14 billion gain in August and a $22.8 billion July incre Judge approves bankruptcy exit plan for Detroit 11/07/2014 11:50pm • ED WHITE Associated Press DETROIT (AP) -- A judge cleared Detroit to emerge from bankruptcy Friday, approving a hard-fought turnaround plan with a fervent plea to the people of this one-time industrial powerhouse to "move past your anger" and help fix the Motor City."What happened in Detroit must ne Argentina tells NY judge new lawsuits seek $4.7B 11/07/2014 07:20pm • LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- A lawyer for Argentina has told a Manhattan judge that his orders have caused bondholders to demand $4.7 billion since June, creating an "impossible situation" for the South American nation.Attorney Carmine Boccuzzi said in a letter dated Thursday t Questions, answers about Detroit's bankruptcy 11/07/2014 06:20pm • DETROIT (AP) -- Bankruptcy Judge Steven Rhodes has approved Detroit's plan to restructure $7 billion of the city's $12 billion debt load following a nearly two-month trial. But how did Detroit get to the point where it became the largest U.S. city to file for bankruptcy and what will keep the city f Stocks edge up...Obama: Time to build on economic momentum... Regulators see heavy risk in big loans 11/07/2014 03:18pm • NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks are edging higher in afternoon trading, after the Dow and the S&P 500 established new closing highs yesterday. The government's monthly jobs report fell just short of Wall Street's expectations, but still showed solid job growth for the ninth consecutive month. Oil prices are Timeline of Detroit's financial crisis 11/07/2014 03:10pm • The Associated Press DETROIT (AP) -- A timeline of Detroit's financial troubles:___2005-2006-- Detroit issues $1.44 billion of new debt in the form of pension obligation certificates to fund the city's two retirement systems. A 30-year repayment schedule is negotiated. Then-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick a TVA president could earn more than $1M extra 11/07/2014 11:59am • CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Valley Authority's president and CEO could earn more than $1 million extra this year.The Chattanooga Times Free Press (http://bit.ly/1smQm6m) reported the agency's board voted unanimously on Thursday to raise Bill Johnson's salary and performance pay after th Hong Kong domestic workers struggle in risky jobs 11/07/2014 11:19am • JACK CHANG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) -- At every stop, the path from Tritin Kartika's poor Indonesian hometown to her job as a live-in maid in a Hong Kong apartment put her at risk of exploitation.Back home, she signed an employment contract that required her to give up most of her first six m Analysts: How GOP Congress could boost US economy 11/07/2014 08:10am • JOSH BOAK AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- Voters made clear Tuesday that they're worried about the economy, despite steady job gains, a robust stock market and faster economic growth this year.So what can -- and should -- the now-dominant Republicans in Congress and President Barack Obama do 4 Personal Finance Books That Will Inspire You 11/07/2014 12:00am • When traveling down the long road toward financial freedom, it can sometimes be hard to keep your eyes looking forward toward your financial goals. With all the pleasures and distractions in life, those big financial goals can fade into the mist while today's desires get in the way. What most of Business Highlights 11/06/2014 06:40pm • The Associated Press ___Analysts: How GOP Congress could boost US economyWASHINGTON (AP) -- Voters made clear Tuesday that they're worried about the economy, despite steady job gains, a robust stock market and faster economic growth this year.So what can -- and should -- the now-dominant Republican