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Archive for February 9th, 2012
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Obama praises Italian leader’s economic efforts (AP)
AP – President Barack Obama is praising Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti for his efforts to lead Italy out of its fiscal quagmire. The president says Monti has boosted confidence in Italy and in the European marketplace.
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The GOP’s ‘Meh’ Moment On Full Display At Conservative Confab
If the opening day of the American Conservative Union’s annual star-studded CPAC convention is any indication, the Republican presidential hopefuls all have a lot of persuading to do. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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White House lowers stale jobless forecast (Reuters)
Reuters – President Barack Obama will forecast a U.S. unemployment rate averaging 8.9 percent in 2012 in his annual budget on Monday – but before the document was even released a top aide called the projection stale and said it should be lower.
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Conservatives Hope To Reach Hard-Pressed Youth
Young conservatives are bringing new energy to this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) with a panel called, “Why Am I Living in My Parent’s Basement?” Host Michel Martin talks with two young people attending, about how they hope to bring under-30 voters to their side of the aisle. » E-Mail This » Add...
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Analysis: Fears of slowdown fade as economy shows some muscle (Reuters)
Reuters – A few months ago economists were all but certain the U.S. economy would slow sharply at the start of this year, with many warning that recession risks were growing.
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Syrian Forces Renew Bombardment In Homs
Syrian forces fired mortars and rockets Thursday in the rebellious city of Homs, the latest salvo in a weeklong assault that has killed hundreds as President Bashar Assad’s regime tries to crush increasingly militarized pockets of dissent. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Jobless Decline Masks Drop in U.S. Labor Force
The unemployment rate’s unexpected drop to a three-year low has overshadowed a less-positive labor- market development: fewer Americans are looking for work. Last week’s Labor Department announcement that the jobless rate fell to 8.3 percent in January sent stocks and bond yields higher. The same report showed the share of working-age people in the...
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Oil below $99 as US crude demand lags economy (AP)
AP – Oil prices hovered below $99 a barrel Thursday in Asia as U.S. crude demand lags the overall improvement in the world’s biggest economy.
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Officials: New Military Roles To Open For Women
Pentagon rules will recommend that women be allowed to serve closer to the front lines. Though the rules are expected to continue to keep women from serving as infantry, armor and special operations forces, they will formally allow women to serve in other jobs at the battalion level. » E-Mail This » Add to...
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