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It's now Democrat vs. Democrat on health care
WASHINGTON - It's one of the oldest spectator sports in American politics: Democrat vs. Democrat. Welcome to the health care overhaul edition.
Nations:U.S. People:Howard Dean Bill Clinton Harry Reid Barack Obama John McCain Activities:2009 US Health Reform 111th Congress Source:(AP)
2009-12-18
Super Saturday expectations high for U.S. retailers
LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bargain-hunting shoppers are expected to flood stores on "Super Saturday" weekend -- the last before Christmas -- and deliver retailers the highest holiday weekend sales so far this season.
Nations:U.S. Source:(Reuters)
2009-12-18
GM to discontinue Saab after deal talks collapse
NEW YORK - General Motors Co. said Friday it will wind down Saab after talks to sell the brand to Dutch carmaker Spyker Cars collapsed.
Activities:2009 GM Bankruptcy Source:(AP)
2009-12-18
Chinese banks hide growing credit risks: Fitch
BEIJING (AFP) - Chinese banks are creating a "growing pool of hidden credit risk" through financial moves that shift loans off balance sheets to comply with government capital requirements, Fitch Ratings warned Friday.
Nations:China Activities:Global Financial Crisis Source:(AFP)
2009-12-18
Military spending bill clears Senate hurdle
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A $636 billion military spending bill that would fund wars in Iraq and Afghanistan cleared a procedural hurdle in the U.S. Senate early on Friday.
Nations:Afghanistan People:Robert Gates Harry Reid Barack Obama Activities:111th Congress
2009-12-18
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