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In this May 2, 2009, photo, Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, right, waves to shareholders prior to the annual meeting in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

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After big bet on railroad, maybe Buffett can fix the job market

By Mitchell Schnurman | The Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Feel better yet?

Last week, we learned that the recession had ended, and on Tuesday, Warren Buffett doubled down on America. They're two signs that better days are ahead. But until companies start hiring and paychecks get a bump, it won't feel like recovery in America. » read more

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Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Peter Orszag (Zbigniew Bzdak/Chicago Tribune/MCT)

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Commentary: Recessions long-term repercussions on today's youth

By Peter Orszag | Director, White House Office of Management and Budget

All of us are keenly aware of the immediate struggles we face because of the current economic downturn. I'm sure many of your families are facing excruciating choices that, even a few years ago, would have been unimaginable. But what may be less appreciated is the long-term impact of this crisis — on our economy, on our fiscal situation and on our future. » read more

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