By MARCELLA S. KREITER, United Press International
No matter how loudly Republicans maintain they're going to repeal healthcare reform, with the U.S. Supreme Court decision on its constitutionality behind us, it's time for states to begin implementing one of the law's signature provisions: setting up insurance exchanges for those who have to buy health insurance on their own.
By MARCELLA S. KREITER, United Press International
The dog days of summer used to be for lazing about at the beach or swimming hole.
By MICHELLE GROENKE
CHICAGO, July 15 (UPI) -- Organics have moved well beyond the niche of farmers markets and health food stores to become an important sector in the U.S. economy and the next big commodity class to watch, the Organic Trade Association said.
By MICHELLE GROENKE
CHICAGO, July 1 (UPI) -- Juicy, red tomatoes right off the vine and sweet strawberries that melt on the tongue -- fresh fruits and vegetables from the garden or a nearby farm are one of the joys of summer that disappear all too quickly.
By MICHELLE GROENKE, United Press International
A U.S. consumer group is campaigning to get local supermarkets to sell only meat that has been raised without antibiotics.
By MARCELLA S. KREITER, United Press International
As the U.S. presidential campaign heats up, so is the rhetoric surrounding healthcare and President Obama's Affordable Care Act.
By MICHELLE GROENKE, United Press International
U.S. Census figures suggest 3.4 million newly minted college graduates are heading out into the world this month, although more than half won't be venturing far from home.
By MICHELLE GROENKE
CHICAGO, May 20 (UPI) -- Gas prices aren't expected to keep U.S. travelers home this summer but families are keeping an eye on their budgets and placing a value on amenities, travel experts say.
By MICHELLE GROENKE, United Press International
A U.S. group is working with restaurants to help consumers wade through the trans fats and giant portion sizes in search of healthy alternatives.
By MICHELLE GROENKE
CHICAGO, May 6 (UPI) -- Green initiatives are putting greenbacks in the hands of restaurants who take the time to weigh the benefits.
By MARCELLA S. KREITER
CHICAGO, April 22 (UPI) -- Job prospects are looking up for this year's college graduates, but competition will still be fierce as companies rebuild from recession lows, outplacement company Challenger, Gray & Christmas reports.
By MARCELLA S. KREITER, United Press International
Healthcare reform either will ease the budget deficit or add to it; Medicare reform will either save the program for future generations or gut it -- what's a U.S. taxpayer to believe?
By MARCELLA S. KREITER
CHICAGO, April 1 (UPI) -- It's that time of the year when a student's fancy turns to summer -- as in, "What am I going to do to earn a few bucks?"
By MICHELLE GROENKE, United Press International
Britain's Prince Charles says the future of food is among the world's most pressing challenges and a U.S. publisher wants to make sure America gets the message.
By MARCELLA S. KREITER
CHICAGO, March 18 (UPI) -- Surviving the retail industry has always been a harrowing experience, what with changing economic conditions and evolving consumer tastes.
By MARCELLA S. KREITER
CHICAGO, March 11 (UPI) -- A funny thing has happened in the housewares industry since the economy has started to pick up: Consumers are looking for higher quality merchandise.
By MARCELLA S. KREITER, United Press International
More than a third of Americans say they're struggling to pay bills, with some resorting to urgent, same-day payments to stay current, a poll indicates.
By MARCELLA S. KREITER, United Press International
Americans have a love/hate relationship with government and taxes: They love what the government can do for them individually but hate paying for benefits that help others.
By MARCELLA S. KREITER, United Press International
Four bedrooms, three baths, the white picket fence -- the American Dream.
By MARCELLA S. KREITER, United Press International
We've all heard the arguments: Regulations are strangling U.S. businesses. It's been a staple in the Republican playbook for years.
By MARCELLA S. KREITER, United Press International
The dust-up last week concerning the national debt ceiling was a reminder just how precarious U.S. finances are these days and the level of partisan bickering that makes resolving the situation nearly impossible.
By MARCELLA S. KREITER, United Press International
An issue that has received scant attention with all the uproar related to the individual mandate in the healthcare reform law is what will happen if a state decides against expanding Medicaid to comply with the law's provisions.
By MARCELLA S. KREITER
Love it or hate it, technology is here to stay, and this week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is the place to see what will be making your life easier -- or more frustrating -- in coming months.
By MARCELLA S. KREITER
CHICAGO, Jan. 1 (UPI) -- The leftovers are in the freezer, the holiday decorations are back in the attic and we're all regretting that extra cup of egg nog.
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