Topic – Economy
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Americans want global warming and clean energy to be priorities
New study shows strong support
A new study by Yale and George Mason University show strong citizen support for global warming and clean energy initiatives.
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Housing market making sustainable recovery
New report expounds
The Demand Institute claims that the housing price recovery has begun, coinciding with more sustainable development patterns.
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House votes to cut American Community Survey
Used since Thomas Jefferson
The House of Representatives has voted to eliminate a complex survey that has been conducted by the Census Bureau for over 200 years.
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Where you live determines economic mobility opportunites
Texas' mobility below average
A new study shows that an American's opportunity for economic mobility depends on where he or she lives.
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Houston metro area among best for finding jobs
No. 3 in green job growth
In a comprehensive analysis of job creation figures, the Houston metro region ranked second best in the nation.
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McKinsey report shows low per capita GDP growth in Houston
Despite fast population growth
Houston is just below Detroit and New Orleans as the major city with the lowest per capita GDP growth since 1978, despite rapid population growth.
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New Texas rules cause affordable housing problems
Limiting State's city dwellers
Recent rule changes to Texas housing subsidies may be creating additional barriers to low-income housing developments.
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Tanya Snyder
Bicyclists a better customer
Why bicyclists are better customers than drivers for local business
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