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Bauer Business Focus: Comicpalooza Chairman John Simons
Comicpalooza returns to the George R. Brown Convention Center next weekend. This year’s guests include Sir Patrick Stewart of Star Trek: The Next Generation and the X-Men films and Avery Brooks of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Comicpalooza chairman John Simons joins Andrew Schneider on this week’s installment of the Bauer Business Focus.
Being Blind To Financial Need: Is It Worth It?
Millions of students rely on loans and grants for their studies. But with universities strapped for cash, fewer schools are able to admit students regardless of their financial need. Host Michel Martin asks the President of Iowa's Grinnell College, Dr. Raynard Kington, why his school considered putting a halt to need-blind admissions.
Production Of New Vehicles Predicted To Hit 2002 Levels
Strong new-vehicle sales lead industry analysts to revise their forecasts for North American production levels in 2013, with J.D. Power & Associates and LMC Automotive predicting 16 million units will be produced — a mark not hit since 2002.
Jobless Claims Drop, But Stay In Recent Range
There was more of a decline than economists expected, but the weekly pace hasn't really changed much since late 2011.
IRS Official's Silence Riles House Committee Members
On Wednesday, Lois Lerner, the IRS official overseeing the tax-exempt organizations office, refused to testify during a hearing on Capitol Hill, and was attacked by some Republicans on the House committee. Her brief appearance was the beginning of a five-hour session marked by angry outbursts and allegations of political motives.
Texas Joins Multi-State Settlement In E-Book Price Fixing Case
The Office of Attorney General Greg Abbot announced Texas has joined 32 other states to settle a case against Penguin Group over price fixing in the electronic book market.
New Construction Starts Up 4% Over Past Year
The value of building contracts for Greater Houston over the twelve months ending in April were up slightly compared to the previous twelve months.
Will A Stricter Sulfur Rule Drive Up Gas Prices?
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed slashing the sulfur content of gasoline by 2017. Refiners say the rule would cost billions of dollars to implement.
Plunging Inventory Pushes Houston Home Prices To Record Highs
Houston home sales continued climbing in April, sending home prices to all-time highs.
Consumers Reluctant to Boost Spending, Despite Falling Gas Prices
U.S. gasoline prices have fallen roughly thirty cents a gallon since February. But few consumers are pumping their savings back into the economy.
Jobs Outlook Improves For All But Youngest Vets
As Memorial Day 2013 approaches, the job market for post-9/11 veterans is showing unusual strength. But unemployment remains stubbornly high for the youngest veterans.
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