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Defense cutbacks could have huge impact in Northern Va.

The cuts could mean a loss of $6 billion to $7 billion to the local economy, says Stephen Fuller, director for the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University in Fairfax.

Tags: Defense Department , Stephen Fuller , jobs , Robert Gates , Center for Regional Analysis , George Mason University , Fairfax , Colleen Kelleher

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Policy makers get out 'Hail Mary' economy passes

The government has exhausted traditional measures to get the economy growing more briskly.

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2 top economists differ sharply on risk of deflation

When the latest unemployment figures are announced on Friday, all of Wall Street will be watching.

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Thurmont shows off Its wares at Saturday stroll

Business owners and officials are hoping an afternoon of music, activities and shopping will help draw more visitors as well as residents to the downtown area.

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'Systemic risk' theory gains as way to prevent the next bubble

Americans might be counting on the day when home and retirement-fund values start to rise again, but anyone expecting to benefit from a future boom in prices should take note.

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Reality gap: U.S. struggles, D.C. booms

America is struggling with a sputtering economy and high unemployment - but times are booming for Washington's governing class.

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Voters view education as economic issue

Most voters see public education as an economic issue, a new poll shows.

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Millennials are worried about economy

While the correct name for twenty-somethings -- "Millennials" or "Generation Y" -- can be disputed, one thing is certain: they are worried about their future.

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Region No. 2 among strongest economies

Only Seattle ranks ahead of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area.

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Spring brings good things to your TSP

Better weather and an earlier Easter enticed Americans to shell out for spring clothes in March, the fourth straight month of gains for retail sales. Certified Financial Planner, Art Stein, looks at other signs of a spring recovery.

Tags: recovery , Art Stein , P&B , investing , TSP

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