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House approves $1.1 trillion spending measure
By News on Dec 10, 2009
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democrats are muscling through a deficit-swelling spending bill, giving domestic programs their third major boost this year and awarding lawmakers with more than 5,000 home-state projects....Senate Dems may change health care compromise
By News on Dec 10, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Democrats are considering changing a proposed expansion of Medicare to address complaints from doctors and hospitals and defray costs for consumers, officials said Thursday, two days after party leaders hailed it as part of a breakthrough for health care....
Americans' net worth up for 2nd straight quarter
By News on Dec 10, 2009
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Americans got wealthier for a second straight quarter in the fall, thanks to gains in stock investments and home values....Unions pressure Democrats on health insurance tax
By News on Dec 10, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Unions leaders, among the most passionate backers of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, pressed Democratic senators Thursday to drop a tax on high-value insurance plans to pay for remaking the nation's system....
Exports up for 6th straight month, boost recovery
By News on Dec 10, 2009
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The economic recovery is likely to draw strength from exports such as farm products, autos, aircraft and industrial machinery - all of which helped lower the nation's trade deficit in October....