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US confronts possibility of long, deep recession not seen in many years
AP National WriterNEW YORK (AP) _ The U.S. has not endured a deep and prolonged recession in more than a quarter century — enough time for many Americans to forget what one feels like. But unlike the last two relatively short recessions, this one could be much...Tags: Stock Activities, Money and Monetary Policy, Yom Kippur, Heads of State, Ronald Reagan
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Louisiana official hopeful about new GM line
Louisiana's economic development chief says he is "cautiously optimistic" General Motors Corp. will consider a new vehicle line for its Shreveport assembly plant, which has been hit by more than 2,000 job cuts. But Stephen Moret said in an interview...Tags: Vehicles, Petroleum Industry, Hummer, Louisiana, General Motors Corp.
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Michelle Obama promotes husband in Fort Wayne stop
The wife of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama told an Indiana crowd Wednesday that his election would put someone who understands the struggles of average Americans in the White House. Michelle Obama told about 1,000 people at the Grand Wayne...Tags: Sarah Palin, Barack Obama, Republican Party, Indiana, Michelle Obama
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Bush: Long-term federal ownership of banks is 'not good for the country'
Associated Press WriterADA, Mich. (AP) _ President Bush said Wednesday he's against government taking part ownership in private businesses, but that it's necessary this time — for a while. "In the long run it's not good for the country," he said. Speaking in this...Tags: Barack Obama, George Bush, Michigan, Upper House, Federal Reserve
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E. European nations push for changes to EU climate package
Associated Press WriterBRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) _ Eastern European leaders pushed for changes to a EU climate package at the opening of a two-day summit Wednesday, saying it would be too much of a burden on their economies to make further cuts to greenhouse gas emissions. The...Tags: European Union, Productivity, Global Warming, Global Change, Conservation
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Indiana Editorial Roundup
Excerpts of recent editorials from Indiana newspapers: Oct. 13: The Indianapolis Star, on voting fraud allegations: Allegations erupted last week across the country, including in Indiana, that local election boards have been inundated with...Tags: Local Elections, Indiana, Society, Indiana Hoosiers, Great Depression
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Boswell defends record as he seeks seventh term
Associated Press WriterDemocratic Rep. Leonard Boswell is a six-term incumbent with far more campaign cash than his challenger, but he said he's not brushing off Republican Kim Schmett as a serious opponent in the Nov. 4 election. "I don't take anything as a cake walk. Any...Tags: Nancy Pelosi, Greg Ganske, National Government, Primaries, Iowa
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Smithtown library budget rejected
stacey.altherr@newsday.comResidents in Smithtown defeated the library district's budget Tuesday night by less than 300 votes -- 1,061 to 1,322. Robert Lusak, the library's director, pointed to a number of factors, not the least of which is the ongoing economic crunch....Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Smithtown (Suffolk, New York), Smithtown (Smithtown, New York)
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Financial crisis
The Virginia Gazette“Counties are morally obligated to cut salaries and lay off workers. Every area in the private sector has been affected by the false economic policies enacted by our politburo and, since I believe that their paychecks stem from the few taxpayers... -
WETHERSFIELD: Energy Fair Set For Nov. 8
The town will present the Green Summit II energy fair Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wethersfield High School. More than 60 vendors and organizations will display renewable energy sources and technology. The summit is being co-hosted by the town...Tags: Alternative Energy, Wethersfield
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NY regulators crack down on energy marketing
Associated Press WriterAs cold weather approaches and New Yorkers' thoughts turn to heating costs, state utility regulators are aiming to rein in aggressive marketing by energy suppliers. Member of the state Public Service Commission adopted new rules Wednesday for...Tags: Media, New York, Sales, Marketing, Consumers
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Plan for video slots at Aqueduct back on track
Associated Press WriterThe proposal to put video slot machines at Aqueduct race track and pump $370 million back into the state was tentatively back on track Wednesday. After meeting with Senate Republican leader Dean Skelos, Delaware North Cos. of Buffalo plans to meet...Tags: Sheldon Silver, Imperial and Royal Matters, Upper House, National Government, Government
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