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Fast Food, Not Fine Dining, Tops Expense Account List

With airfares and hotel rates rising, dining expenses are declining for business travelers. Fine dining was once the norm, but now, travelers are choosing restaurants that are fast and convenient over anything fancy. The number one place to stop and go? Starbucks, followed by MdDonald’s and Subway.

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Boehner Vows He Won’t Let U.S. Default

House Speaker John A. Boehner promises that he will not let the country default for the first time on its debt. “Given that a bloc of hard-line conservatives is unlikely to vote to increase the limit under any circumstances, Boehner has told fellow Republicans that they must craft an agreement that can attract significant Democratic

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Construction Employment Increased Between July And August

“Construction employment increased in 26 between July and August and in 35 states for the year, according to an analysis by AGC of America of Labor Department data. Association officials cautioned, however, that construction employment remains below peak levels in most states and warned of the potential impact of a halt in federal construction investments.”

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Bank CEOs Warn Of Consequences From U.S. Shutdown

“Chief executives from major financial institutions met with President Barack Obama on Wednesday and warned of adverse consequences if government agencies remain closed and if lawmakers fail to raise the U.S. debt ceiling by mid-October.”

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Second Day Of Government Shutdown With No End In Sight

“President Barack Obama scrapped part of a long-planned trip to Asia and planned to meet with congressional leaders on Wednesday as a U.S. government shutdown entered a second day with no end in sight.The impasse has raised questions about Washington’s ability to carry out its most essential duties. Though a short-term shutdown would do relatively

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