NPR Topics: Economy

State Welfare Rolls Feel Impact Of Recession
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:21:00 -0400
Welfare caseloads have been going up in most states over the past year, but not in all of them. In fact, cases are going down in some of the hardest-hit areas. That's raised questions about whether the program is an adequate safety net for families in need.
Global Downturn Hits Mexico Harder Than Most
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:47:00 -0400
The global recession has hit Mexico harder than most other countries in the region. Mexico is suffering a drop in exports to the United States, a decline in remittances from Mexicans living and working in the United States, the continuing impact of swine flu on tourism, and the shrinking of the oil sector.
Morgage-Burning Parties Almost Extinct
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:33:00 -0400
When's the last time you went to a mortgage-burning party? Do people even pay off their 30-year mortgages anymore? NPR's Planet Money team went on a mission to find out.

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Cool gadgetry for your car
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:21:15 -0400
Your car may not be new, but its gizmos can be - for as little as a few hundred bucks.
New GM, old faces
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:54:10 -0400
General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson has argued this week that a bankruptcy court needs to approve plans to create a new GM, one unburdened by many of the contracts and liabilities of the past.
Auto supplier Lear to file for bankruptcy
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:28:33 -0400
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1973 Javelin 360 - Pictures and information on the owner's Javelin, as well as other AMC photos.

AMCman Homepage - Pictures of the Author's 1971 Javelin along with a description and link to some parts for sale.

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JavelinAMX - Includes a spotter's guide and the Javelin Police Car Registry.

Maxi Blue: Jonelle's AMC/Javelin Site - Details of the ressurection of a Maxi Blue 1974 AMC Javelin with 401 engine.
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Steves 1970 AMX 360 - Outlining the restoration of a 1970 AMC AMX 360 cid go pack.

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