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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The most spectacular and costly failure in Atlantic City's 36-year history of casino gambling begins to play out Monday when the $2.4 billion Revel Casino Hotel empties its hotel.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Barack Obama wraps up a three-day fundraising trip on the West Coast on Thursday, devoting part of his day to promoting his economic agenda at a technical college.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen has some good news for Congress this week about the health of the labor market. But lawmakers will likely press her for more information on just how the central bank intends to react to the good news.

WASHINGTON (AP) — While the U.S. economy has improved since the Great Recession ended five years ago, part-time and so-called contract workers are filling many of the new jobs.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Institute for Supply Management says businesses of all types expect increases in revenue, capital expenditures, employment and production capacity this year.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Win or lose, Democrats hope this week's expected Senate showdown over raising the federal minimum wage reaps them benefits in November's congressional elections.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages fell this week for the second straight week as the spring home-buying season begins.

In a controversial move President Barack Obama increased the minimum wage for federal contractors this past year to more than $10 per hour.

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