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Obama weighs steps to spur jobs, wary on deficit November 06, 10:35pm EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday listed a range of fresh options being considered by the White House to spur growth after "sobering" news that unemployment spiked to a 26 1/2-year peak last month. Full Article
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Mr. Green Shoots in an orange jumpsuit?
Economist James Hamilton was pretty offended by the rough treatment of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke last week at the hands of some U.S. politicians. But when he put up a defense of the Fed chief ... Full Article | Comments [1]
McCain: ending offshore drilling ban eased oil price
ASPEN, Colo. - Republican presidential contender Sen. John McCain said on Thursday the recent sharp fall in the price of oil had been helped by the end of the U.S. federal offshore drilling moratorium. "I ... Full Article | Comments [12]

Eastwood makes McCain's day
BIRMINGHAM. Mich. - Searching for a few dollars more, Republican presidential hopeful John McCain ran into his Hollywood idol on the campaign trial in Michigan. "I had a great thrill last night. I saw ... Full Article | Comments [2]
