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A plot to coax government workers to return Uncle Sam’s property in return for cash incentives was place to an end Wednesday, according to a congressman.

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Congressman kiboshes whiffy reward plot

Here’s a new way to reckon about the U.S. government’s epic borrowing: More than half of the $9 trillion in debt that Uncle Sam is expected to build up over the next decade will be interest.

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$4.8 trillion – Interest on U.S. debt

October was another costly month for Uncle Sam. The U.S. Treasury reported on Thursday that federal coffers racked up a deficit of $176.4 billion for the month.

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October deficit $176 billion

Leaders of G-20 nations committed Friday to a timeline to establish and enforce new rules aimed at spurring financial firms around the globe to improve capital cushions and avoid taking risk.

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G-20 agrees on time table for reforms

The landscape of lenders willing to work with small business owners has changed dramatically in the last year, but one bank — Wells Fargo — has emerged stronger than ever.

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The last bank left standing for small businesses

Pleased fiscal new year, Uncle Sam. Granted, there’s not much to celebrate yet.

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New year, no budget: How Washington works!

Pleased fiscal new year, Uncle Sam. Granted, there’s not much to celebrate yet

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New year, no budget: How Washington works!

It’s time for Sheila Bair to stop worrying about bailout politics and hit Uncle Sam up for some dough.

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Bank bailout problem: No simple answers

It’s time for Sheila Bair to stop worrying about bailout politics and hit Uncle Sam up for some dough.

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Bank bailout problem: No simple answers