Economy

David Loberg's family farm in Carroll, Neb., is featured in the film Farmland.

Agribusiness Funds 'Farmland' To Counter Hollywood Message

11:38am May 06, 2014

by Adam Ragusea

Films like Food Inc. and King Corn highlight the evils of big agriculture. Now farmers are hitting back with their own movie, Farmland. It was funded by the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance.

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Fiat Chrysler To Outline 5-Year Strategic Plan

10:34am May 06, 2014

by Tracy Samilton

The automaker reached most of the last targets which were set shortly after Fiat took over Chrysler in 2009. Fiat Chrysler's CEO will again answer questions about the company's long-term viability.

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Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson, D-S.D., (left) and ranking member Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, are proposing a major overhaul of the U.S. mortgage market.

Overhaul Bill Criticized For Ending Affordable Housing Goals

10:27am May 06, 2014

by Chris Arnold

The Obama administration is trying to gain more support for a bipartisan bill to dramatically reshape the housing finance industry. Others say the bill would weaken affordable housing regulations.

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Chevron's El Segundo Refinery is just one of many in the Los Angeles area that must stock up on workers during fast turnaround projects.

Playing Matchmaker To Empty Jobs And Those Seeking Them

9:50pm May 04, 2014

by NPR Staff

Hundreds of thousands are out of work, yet employers say they struggle to fill positions. Oil refineries in L.A. often have temporary work, but even entry-level jobs require specialized training.

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Economy

NC films qualified for $61 million in rebates last year

10:16am May 02, 2014

Films made in North Carolina during the last fiscal year qualified for $61 million in rebates under the state's film incentive program.

Economy

A Campaign to 'Give America a Raise.'

8:48am May 02, 2014

A bus pulled into Greensboro Thursday morning, carrying representatives of a group pushing for a hike in the minimum wage.

Economy

From Barbecue Cart to Multi-Million Dollar Company, Texas Pete Sees International Growth

6:47am May 02, 2014

by Keri Brown

There are millions of bottles of Texas Pete hot sauce at diners, military bases and pantries around the world.

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Economy

Another Round of Job Cuts at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

4:27pm May 01, 2014

For the second time in two years, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is reducing its workforce.

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Economy

Slow Growth For U.S. Economy, But Fed Plans Are Full Speed Ahead

6:18pm April 30, 2014

by John Ydstie

The economy slowed sharply in the first quarter, but Federal Reserve policymakers voted unanimously to continue winding down their stimulus program.

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Kansas Town Destroyed By Tornado Spreads Blame For Lack Of Growth

2:25pm April 30, 2014

by Frank Morris

After seven years, Greensburg is stuck at half its pre-tornado population, and has few prospects for growth. Some blame trends decimating many farm towns — others point to the new green initiative.

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