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Many Companies Hire as They Fire [The Wall Street Journal]

Seattle Ranks Fifth in Report of Nation's Top High-Tech Cities [TechFlash]

Darker Times for Solar Power [The Wall Street Journal]

Microsoft Lays Off 3,000, Says More Cuts Possible [InfoWorld]

Obama's Budget Calls for Shifts in IT Spending [InformationWeek]

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