Archive for October, 2009

Wall Street’s broken rally

Last week’s big selloff did more than just rattle investors: it put an end to a seven-month win streak that had pushed the S&P 500 more than 60% above...

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White House Vistor records (so far)

As part of President Obama's commitment to government transparency, we are providing records of White House visitors on an ongoing basis online. In December...

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RNC Backs Hoffman in Upstate New York House Race

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele says the committee is endorsing the conservative in New York’s 23rd Congressional District race after...

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In the Shadows of Promise, Evaluating Obama’s Campaign Pledge

President Barack Obama took office with an extraordinary set of promises as a candidate. He has fulfilled many of the promises to the left-wing base of his party,...

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China Taps Huge Copper Reserves In Afghanistan [While America Sheds Its Blood & $Billions?]

China Taps Huge Copper Reserves In Afghanistan By RICHARD LARDNER, Oct 31 WASHINGTON – At a former al-Qaida stronghold southeast of the Afghan capital, a state-owned...

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Bush jokes about new life (India visit)

Bush jokes about new life 'I have a different life now,' Mr Bush (left), 63, said wryly. 'I am an old, retired guy.' –PHOTO: AFP NEW DELHI...

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Service exports recovery likely by year-end: FICCI

NEW DELHI – India’s exports of services, which declined in the first two quarters of 2009, will return to growth by the year-end, according to a report...

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Daily Dispatch: Weekend Edition – Oct 31, 2009 – Gold Speculator

Those who buy gold coins in the U.S. are still largely viewed as members of a fringe group. There is no public discussion on gold , no insider tips on the latest...

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Republican Scozzafava Suspends Campaign as Palin Backs Opponent

The Republican candidate for avacant New York congressional seat suspended her campaign afterher lead in polls evaporated and former Alaska Governor SarahPalin endorsed...

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(UK) Father and mother at war over their baby’s life support

Doctors want to take the one-year-old, born with a rare neuromuscular condition, off the ventilator which allows him to breathe. Their application is supported by...

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S.Korea Oct exports per working day hits 1-yr high

SEOUL, Nov 1 – South Korea’s average export value per working day rose to a 1-year high of $1.48 billion in October, government data showed on Sunday....

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China Oct official PMI hits 55.2 vs 54.3 in Sept

BEIJING, Nov 1 – China’s official purchasing managers’ index rose to 55.2 in October from 54.3 in September, the China Federation of Logistics...

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