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Treasury Secretary Lew Discusses the Economy
Join the World Affairs Council for an afternoon discussion on the economy with the Honorable Jacob J. Lew, Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. For more information about this event please visit: http://www.worldaffairs.org/event-calendar/event/1249
Economists: California Drought Could Weaken Economy for Years
Economists said in the quarterly forecast that arid conditions in 2013, the driest year on record for the Golden State, could diminish the fishing and manufacturing sectors in the state. However, the effect depends on whether the drought is "normal" or the beginning of "a long arid period."
N.J. Official Projects $526M Budget Shortfall
The Legislature's budget officer predicted Tuesday that New Jersey's revenue would fall $526 million short of Gov. Christie's estimates through July 2015 -- continuing a trend of revenue failing to hit administration targets.
California Ranks First in Women-Owned Businesses
California remains home to the greatest number of women-owned businesses in the nation and is the only state to surpass the 1 million threshold, according to the latest American Express analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data.
Los Angeles Ranks Among Worst Job Markets
The starkly negative report on the economic health of the nation's largest county, with a population of 10 million, contrasted Los Angeles with nearby suburban counties and with other, more dynamic cities across the nation.
College Professor Convicted of Defrauding National Science Foundation, Students
A Morgan State University professor was convicted Tuesday in connection with a scheme to defraud the National Science Foundation and his students.
New Rule Makes SBA Loan Programs More Accessible for Small Businesses
U.S. small businesses will gain improved access to two major government-guaranteed loan programs once a final rule to that effect issued by the U.S. Small Business Administration becomes effective April 21, 2014.
Cloud Audit & Compliance System Achieves Milestones
Since cloud-based audit, compliance, and risk management provider ACL first introduced its ACL GRC system in May 2013, the company has achieved several major milestones, including the expansion of its global footprint, rapid increase of new customer engagements, and recognition by industry leaders.