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Dec 01, 2008
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Sen. Kennedy Backs Obama for President
Monday, January 28, 2008
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two generations of Kennedys — the Democratic Party's best known political family — endorsed Barack Obama for president on Monday, with Sen. Edward M. Kennedy calling him a ''man with extraordinary gifts of leadership and character,'' a worthy heir to his assassinated brother.
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Senate Democrats adding to stimulus
Monday, January 28, 2008
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats will move to add to a $150 billion economic stimulus package rebates for senior citizens living off Social Security and an extension of unemployment benefits, setting up a clash with the White House and House leaders who are pushing a narrower package.
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Newspapers see more online users in '07
Thursday, January 24, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. newspapers' online audiences grew about 6 percent last year, an industry group reported Thursday, a rare bit of good news for an industry struggling to adapt as readers and advertising dollars continue to migrate online.
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Ford offers buyouts as losses narrow
Thursday, January 24, 2008
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford Motor Co. will offer buyout and early retirement packages to 54,000 U.S. hourly workers in an effort to cut costs and replace those leaving with lower-paid workers. Thursday's announcement came as Ford said it narrowed its losses in 2007 but warned that the outlook for U.S. sales in 2008 remains grim.
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Tax rebates deal announced
Thursday, January 24, 2008
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders announced a deal with the White House Thursday on an economic stimulus package that would give most tax filers refunds of $600 to $1,200, and more if they have children.
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