There's been a very real structural shift, primarily in manufacturing employment, as a result of outsourcing and earlier capital investment read more

There's been a very real structural shift, primarily in manufacturing employment, as a result of outsourcing and earlier capital investment that has increased productivity. They're making employment act differently in this upturn.

There's every possibility that this is a murder we are dealing with,

There's every possibility that this is a murder we are dealing with,

I was pretty scared. I tried to disguise it.

I was pretty scared. I tried to disguise it.

It appears that the European Union and other Basel Committee member countries are on course to launch the new approach read more

It appears that the European Union and other Basel Committee member countries are on course to launch the new approach in 2008, while the United States will implement at least one year later.

We definitely expected more consolidation in the industry, although it is always hard to imagine a deal of this magnitude. read more

We definitely expected more consolidation in the industry, although it is always hard to imagine a deal of this magnitude. Mirage's management has underperformed and the stock has languished recently, making it a great opportunity for MGM Grand. But this will have to be a friendly deal if it has a shot of working.

My guess is that the U.S. will say we are doing what we can. The Saudis will say please do read more

My guess is that the U.S. will say we are doing what we can. The Saudis will say please do more and there will be an agreement to work together to do a little bit more.

It is a game that somebody ought to put a stop to -- trying to get dirt on jurors. We read more

It is a game that somebody ought to put a stop to -- trying to get dirt on jurors. We shouldn't be asking about 40-year-old arrests. Why do we need it? So these lawyers can play all of these strategic games?

If you look at the actual facts on the ground, they have thousands of more drilling permits in their pockets read more

If you look at the actual facts on the ground, they have thousands of more drilling permits in their pockets than they can even drill on. So why is Congress or the administration always looking for ways to exempt the wealthiest companies in the world from their environmental responsibilities?

On an ongoing basis, manufacturers are raising prices because they can. It enhances profitability, largely because there are few incremental read more

On an ongoing basis, manufacturers are raising prices because they can. It enhances profitability, largely because there are few incremental costs, and consumers' response to a higher price is relatively modest.