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Top Democrats skeptical on stimulus tax breaks
Reuters - 1 hour ago
By Jeremy Pelofsky WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top US Senate Democrats on Thursday raised concerns about some of the tax breaks that may be included in a stimulus plan aimed at boosting the stricken economy, questioning if they would have a significant ...
Obama’s case for action Christian Science Monitor
House to vote on stimulus after inauguration, Pelosi says CNN International
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Watchdogs probe Madoff as lawsuits loom
Reuters - 3 hours ago
By Douwe Miedema LONDON (Reuters) - Fraud-busters set about scrutinising Bernard Madoff's UK business on Thursday, and European investors readied lawsuits, as US prosecutors laid out new grounds for revoking the suspected fraudster's bail.
Madoff had $173m in cheques in office, say prosecutors guardian.co.uk
UK Prosecutors Start Probe Into Madoff Operations Bloomberg
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Boston Globe
Still the Governor: Blago Stays Busy Doing the People's Business
FOXNews - 2 hours ago
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich continues to perform the day-to-day duties of his office, informing the public of bill-signings and other legislative tidbits through press release after press release.
Legislators recommend impeaching Illinois governor New York Daily News
Blagojevich lawyers want US attorney off case The Associated Press
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New Year's Missile Strike Kills Top Al-Qaeda Operatives
Washington Post - 34 minutes ago
Burris to Illinois Panel: No Improper Deal Made in US Senate ...
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Wal-Mart Registers Disappointment
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Ballmer reacquaints Microsoft with its PC past
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Cruise Calls Travolta Tragedy 'Horiffic,' Defends Scientology
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WELT ONLINE
Fears Subside Over Rocket Fire From Lebanon
New York Times - 2 hours ago
By THANASSIS CAMBANIS BEIRUT - A salvo of rockets launched into northern Israel on Thursday morning raised fears of a renewed war between Israel and Lebanon, but those worries quickly subsided when it appeared that the attack came from one of several ...
Rocket fire from Lebanon: a second front for Israel? Christian Science Monitor
Tiptoeing around death in South Lebanon Daily Star - Lebanon
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Times Online
UN Halts Aid Deliveries to Gaza
Voice of America - 3 hours ago
By Lisa Schlein The United Nations says it has halted aid deliveries to the besieged Gaza Strip until the safety of aid workers can be guaranteed.
Medics: 169 Palestinian children killed in Gaza The Associated Press
Western, Arab ministers agree to UN draft on Gaza truce: diplomats AFP
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The Associated Press
EU, Russia strike deal on monitoring gas flow
The Associated Press - 1 hour ago
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) - The European Union said Thursday that gas supplies should restart after it struck a deal with Russia on supervising the flow of gas through Ukraine.
Russia 'to keep block on EU gas' Aljazeera.net
Putin Reaches Accord With Czech EU Presidency on Gas Monitoring Bloomberg
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Washington Post
Obama Names Kaine DNC Chairman
Washington Post - 1 hour ago
PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK OBAMA: (joined in progress) ... we would build a movement for change. With the support of ordinary men and women who gave whatever time and money they could spare, we did just that.
Obama Names Tim Kaine to Succeed Dean as DNC Chair Wall Street Journal
Obama taps Kaine as new face of Dems Boston Globe
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Voice of America
Health secretary pick seeks health care overhaul
The Associated Press - 1 hour ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - Tom Daschle told former Senate colleagues on Thursday that as health secretary he would learn from former President Bill Clinton's failed attempt to overhaul health care, an effort criticized as too long, secretive and hard to ...
Obama's Choice to Head US Health Agency Vows Reform Voice of America
Obama health reform drive gets diverse backing Reuters
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ABC News
BART directors face demands of police oversight
San Francisco Chronicle - 1 hour ago
(01-08) 13:13 PST Oakland -- Dozens of angry community members crowded into the BART board of directors meeting this morning in Oakland to express anger and outrage over the New Year's Day shooting of Oscar Grant.
Protests shut down three BART stations; officer in shooting resigns MSNBC
Shooting by Oakland, Calif., officer sparks anger The Associated Press
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Wal-Mart Registers Disappointment
Forbes - 1 hour ago
Wal-Mart, the last bastion of US retail strength, has cracked. The chain cut its earnings outlook on Thursday after posting weaker-than-expected December sales.
MARKET SNAPSHOT: US Stocks Trim Losses To Finish Mixed Ahead Of ... CNNMoney.com
US STOCKS-Wall St up on expected foreclosure deal; Dow off guardian.co.uk
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Reuters
Consumer Borrowing in US Falls Record $7.9 Billion
Bloomberg - 1 hour ago
By Shobhana Chandra Jan. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Consumer borrowing dropped by a record $7.9 billion in November as Americans scrambled to boost savings in face of the deepening recession and amid an investor exodus from securities backed by credit-card and ...
Consumers borrow less than expected CNNMoney.com
US banks borrow less from Fed in latest week - Fed Reuters
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Hedge Funds Lost Record 18.3% on Misjudged Markets
Bloomberg - 1 hour ago
By Saijel Kishan Jan. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Hedge funds lost 18.3 percent in 2008, their worst year on record, as managers misjudged the severity of the biggest financial crisis since the Great Depression.
Hedge funds suffer worst losses, but beat markets Reuters
Fair December but Brutal Year for Hedge Funds Wall Street Journal
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New York Times
Ballmer reacquaints Microsoft with its PC past
Register - 1 hour ago
Comment Steve Ballmer's inaugural Consumer Electronics Show (CES) opener - taking over from Bill Gates - was important for its emphasis and what was missing.
Windows 7: Home Networking In Three Steps InformationWeek
Windows 7 beta: First impressions CNET News
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New York Times
Palm strikes back with new OS, pré handset at CES
Ars Technica - 1 hour ago
By Clint Ecker | Published: January 08, 2009 - 03:17PM CT At a CES presentation today, Palm announced its next-generation smart phone platform, called webOS.
Answers to burning Palm Pre questions CNET News
Palm's Pins Comeback Hopes On 'Pre' Smartphone InformationWeek
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Memorex shows off budget-friendly audio gadgets
CNET News - 4 hours ago
Memorex may not be the most exciting brand on the block, but they've got a surprising amount of affordable, solid-looking products showcased at CES 2009.
Consumer Electronics Show Goes On Amid Downturn ABC News
Low times for high tech as CES opens MSNBC
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