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.
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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.
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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.
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