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Construction Spending Falls Less Than Expected | AP

Construction spending fell less than expected in November as record activity on nonresidential projects helped offset another steep decline in housing.

Business-focused Tax Cuts Included in Obama Stimulus Plan | NYTimes.com

To encourage businesses to expand their work forces and operations, Mr. Obama wants a tax credit for each job created and will likely allow businesses to write-off half of their spending on new equipment, rather than spreading out that depreciation over years, reducing their immediate tax burdens.

Fed, ECB Prepare to Tackle Deflation | Reuters

Officials from the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank on Sunday vowed to fight the damaging effects of deflation as the global economy suffers a deep and lengthy recession.

Maybe it's Time to Change Your Pricing | Seth Godin

One way to change your marketing story is to change the way you price your product or service.

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