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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 2008

Page

14

Federal deficit on pace to reach record $1T

The United States runs a record November deficit on pace to exceed $1 trillion for the year. Through two months of the new budget year the shortfall reached $401.6 billion, near last year's $455 billion full-year gap as Treasury data show lower tax receipts and higher spending amid recession.

Washington, D.C Uncle Sam Treasury Department Treasury Henry Paulson Government Accountability Office Congress Department

Big donors bankrolled both conventions last summer

Major corporations unions and millionaires poured 118 million into Barack Obama and John McCain nominating events as Ford Citi Goldman Sachs AIG and Freddie Mac funded the process. Billionaire Kirk Kerkorian also contributed millions while Ford spent 100000 per convention amid bailout talks and GM lent cars to the committees. Hedge funds joined the drive amid the financial crisis.

Washington, D.C Washington AIG Ford Motor Co Citigroup Goldman Sachs Freddie Mac Barack Obama John McCain 4Hott Campaign Finance Hnstitute Center For Responsive Politics Wall Street Kirk Kerkorian Beverly Hills Calif Minneapolis Steve Weissman Campaign Finance Institute Ford General Motors Corp

House OKs auto bailout amid Senate Republican hurdles

The House approved a 14 billion dollar auto industry rescue 237 to 170, aiding General Motors Chrysler and Ford. Senate Republicans threaten bankruptcy, worker concessions, and an environmental mandate, while White House hopes for a Thursday vote and week-end enactment.

Bush White House Treasury Washington D.C House Senate General Motors Corp Chrysler Ford Motor Co Nancy Pelosi U.S White House Strug Gling Republicans Dana Perino General Motors Richard Wagoner UAW Ron Gettelfinger Ford Alan Mulally Robert Nardelli Capitol Hill Senate Banking Committee

Stock Exchange Highlights and Market Review

Markets show varied activity with local stocks of interest and sector movers. Investors monitor blends across sectors as New York and world indices reflect mixed performance amid trending names and regional listings.

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