The Tears of a Congress - January 7, 2013 Issue

January 7, 2013 Issue

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Dish Network, the Meanest Company in America

By Caleb Hannan

Opening Remarks

Opening Remarks

The Fiscal Cliff Deal and the Damage Done

By Peter Coy

The Fiscal Cliff Deal and the Damage Done

News - Global Economics

News - Global Economics

Japan's Central Bank Is Pressed to Boost Money Supply

By Brian Bremner

Japan's Central Bank Is Pressed to Boost Money Supply

Spain's Labor Reforms Start to Yield Results

By Angeline Benoit and Manuel Baigorri and Emma Ross-Thomas

Spain's Labor Reforms Start to Yield Results

Coal Production Catches Up to Oil

Coal Production Catches Up to Oil

Greece's Other Crisis: Refugees

By Naomi Kresge

Greece's Other Crisis: Refugees

Tom Keene Talks to Harvard's Clayton Christensen

By Tom Keene

Czech Communists Could Return to Power

By Jeffrey Donovan

Czech Communists Could Return to Power

By Evan Applegate

News - Companies & Industries

News - Companies & Industries

In Emerging Markets, Unilever Finds a Passport to Profit

By Matthew Boyle

In Emerging Markets, Unilever Finds a Passport to Profit

Italians Want Their QVC, Austerity Be Damned

By Lauren Coleman-Lochner and Julie Cruz

Italians Want Their QVC, Austerity Be Damned

For European Car Buyers, Cheap Is Now Chic

By Christian Wuestner

For European Car Buyers, Cheap Is Now Chic

When Christmas Brings Retailers Many Unhappy Returns

By Caroline Winter

When Christmas Brings Retailers Many Unhappy Returns

Company News: Nursing Homes, Johnson & Johnson, Berkshire Hathaway

By Karen Weise

News - Politics & Policy

News - Politics & Policy

CEOs and the Fiscal Cliff: What Influence?

By Joshua Green

CEOs and the Fiscal Cliff: What Influence?

Gun Murder's High Price

By Henry Goldman

Gun Murder's High Price

France's Health-Care System Is Going Broke

By Albertina Torsoli

France's Health-Care System Is Going Broke

The Tanning Industry Fights Teen Bans

By John Tozzi

The Tanning Industry Fights Teen Bans

News - Technology

News - Technology

In China's Smartphone Market, Lenovo Gets Busy

By Bruce Einhorn

In China's Smartphone Market, Lenovo Gets Busy

Bitcoin: Making Online Gambling Legal in the U.S.?

By Caroline Winter

Bitcoin: Making Online Gambling Legal in the U.S.?

Shutterfly's Improbably Long Survival (and Success)

By Ashlee Vance

Shutterfly's Improbably Long Survival (and Success)

Howie Choset, Robot-Snake Charmer

By Olga Kharif

Howie Choset, Robot-Snake Charmer

News - Markets & Finance

News - Markets & Finance

Apple's Stock: Analysts' Price Targets Vary Wildly

By Nick Summers

Apple's Stock: Analysts' Price Targets Vary Wildly

The Great Citigroup Hedge Fund Giveaway

By Donal Griffin

The Great Citigroup Hedge Fund Giveaway

Europe's Bank Rescue Tally

By John Glover

Europe's Bank Rescue Tally

In Israel, Nochi Dankner's Empire Is at Risk

By David Wainer

In Israel, Nochi Dankner's Empire Is at Risk

Bank Shareholders Benefit From Wall Street's Shift

By Christine Harper and Michael J. Moore

Bank Shareholders Benefit From Wall Street's Shift

M&A News: Vinci, Berkshire Partners, Lightower, Sidera, Avis, Zipcar

By Caroline Winter

Features

Features

Dish Network, the Meanest Company in America

By Caleb Hannan

Dish Network, the Meanest Company in America

Stem Cell Showdown: Celltex vs. the FDA

By Susan Berfield

Stem Cell Showdown: Celltex vs. the FDA

The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist

By Brendan Borrell

Etc.

Etc.

Job Applicants' Cultural Fit Can Trump Qualifications

By Logan Hill

Job Applicants' Cultural Fit Can Trump Qualifications

For Corporate Training, MGM Resorts Puts on a Show

By Claire Suddath

For Corporate Training, MGM Resorts Puts on a Show

Tips for Target Shoppers

By Sam Grobart

Tips for Target Shoppers

David Mamet's 'Glengarry Glen Ross' Speaks to the Price of Success

By Jason Zinoman

David Mamet's 'Glengarry Glen Ross' Speaks to the Price of Success

The Roundup: The 'Girls' Soundtrack and More

The Roundup: The 'Girls' Soundtrack and More

Laura Ingraham on Leaving Talk Radio Network

Laura Ingraham on Leaving Talk Radio Network