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Financial markets appear willing to give the United States something they offer fewer and fewer countries these days -- time to get public finances in order.
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The fall of Jon Corzine, a prominent figure with a toehold in the worlds of both finance and politics, is not only an issue for himself, but for one of the men who likely sought his advice and support on a regular basis, President Barack Obama. Perhaps more importantly, it follows a trend that has dogged the president since 2010, as, due to a variety of causes, many of the people close to Wall Street he had previously sought out have later found themselves uninvited to tea in the Rose Garden.
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A letter circulated Thursday by U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., to members of the budget deficit super committee warned against the use of increased tax revenues to meet the goal of closing at least a $1.2 trillion gap in the budget deficit over the next decade.
Italy accepts IMF monitoring in bid to rebuild
Italy will allow the IMF to monitor its progress with long overdue reforms of pensions, labor markets and privatizations, European leaders announced on Friday, looking beyond the crisis in Greece to the far graver threat to the euro zone.
U.S. influence at G20 not diminished, White House says
White House officials bristled on Thursday at the suggestion U.S. power within the G20 had been diminished by budget woes back home, as Europe looked toward an economically self-confident China for help.
Job report hints at some improvement
U.S. employment rose less than expected in October, but a drop in the jobless rate to a six-month low of 9.0 percent and upward revisions to prior months' job gains pointed to underlying strength in the labor market.
Job growth could hint at some improvement
U.S. employment growth was likely too weak in October to pull down the nation's lofty jobless rate, though it may have been strong enough to suggest some economic momentum is building.
Italy Agrees to Let EU, IMF Monitor Reforms
Italy, under fierce pressure from financial markets and European peers, has agreed to have the IMF and the EU monitor its progress with long- delayed reforms of pensions, labor markets and privatization, senior EU sources said Friday.
U.S. Job Growth Could Hint at Some Improvement
U.S. employment growth was likely too weak in October to pull down the nation's lofty jobless rate, though it may have been strong enough to suggest some economic momentum is building.
Obama Jobs Bill: Infrastructure Legislation Goes Down in Senate
The Republicans also offered their own infrastructure bill, which met a similar fate as President Barack Obama's.
Obama Gently Makes Fun of Sarkozy’s Looks
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Justin Bieber Hits 14 Million Followers on Twitter
Naturally, the young entertainer took to Twitter to express his excitement.
Jobs Bill: Senate Leaders Spar Over Competing Infrastructure Plans
A second piece of President Barack Obama's $447 billion jobs plan is headed for defeat in the U.S. Senate on Thursday.
BofA wanted to be transparent on debit card fee
Bank of America Corp , which earlier this week canceled plans to charge a $5 monthly fee to use a debit card after loud protests, was not sure how to implement the plan and disclosed it only in an effort to be transparent with customers, a bank executive said.
Solyndra Scandal - House Committee Approves Subpoena Of Loan Deal
The Obama administration's ongoing headache over Solyndra promises to continue, as a House panel voted to subpoena documents related to the company Thursday, according to Politico. Meanwhile, details emerged that the White House considered bailing out the defunct solar company days before it declared bankruptcy.
Attack Iran? Report Shows U.S. and UK Working on a War Plan
A new report by the Daily Mail indicates that the United States and Britain are working together to draft a plan to attack Iran as evidence of new nuclear weapons capabilities in the Middle Eastern country arises.
New Ad: Obama SuperPAC Releases Anti-Romney Clip (VIDEO)
President Barack Obama's SuperPAC Priorities USA Action has released an ad targeting Mitt Romney.
Condoleezza Rice Book: 10 Things From 'No Higher Honor'
Condoleezza Rice book No Higher Honor released on Nov. 1.
Obama Tops 2011 Forbes' Most Powerful People List
Forbes released its list of the 70 most powerful people in the world, with the leaders of the U.S., Russia and China topping the list.
In God We Trust: Why a Resolution Now?
In God We Trust was officially reaffirmed as the official national motto of the United States on Wednesday by the House of Representatives. Why did the Republicans bring this vote up now, and was it a good idea?
Obama More Popular in Quinnipiac Poll
President Obama saw his popularity increase in the latest Quinnipiac University national poll released Tuesday.
Rubio, Clinton Could Be Presidential Game-Changers in Florida
The common wisdom is that next year's election will be a referendum on President Barack Obama, but it could actually be the vice presidential candidates who decide the outcome, according to a Suffolk University poll of Florida voters.
Cain says foes trying to destroy me
Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain said on Wednesday that his opponents are trying to destroy me over allegations of sexual harassment that have rocked his 2012 bid.
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