Economy:
How Much Economic Damage Will the Japanese Earthquake Do? – The Atlantic
Dubai on Empty – Vanity Fair
Families Slice Debt to Lowest in 6 Years – Wall Street Journal
Markets:
Japanese markets plummet as nation deals with damage, power shortages – Washington Post
Treasurys Rally As Worries Over Economy Spark Selloff In Stocks – Wall Street Journal
Politics:
Illinois Governor Signs Amazon Internet Sales Tax Law – Forbes
Are State and Local Government Employees Paid Too Much? – NY Times
Options for Reducing the Deficit – Congressional Budget Office Director’s Blog
What happens if Congress doesn’t rein in national debt? – CS Monitor
Banks:
History’s lesson is that investment and retail banking must be separate – Telegraph
Why banks are fighting over 12 cents – CNN Money
