Entitlements Debate Shapes Future of Social Programs
Budget experts warn entitlement growth will dominate spending for years as reforms loom. Rudolph Penner of the Urban Institute notes private accounts offer little relief without benefit cuts, while Medicare drug costs rise to about 724 billion over a decade. The Census Bureau tracks state shares but omits foreign aid debt and classified security budgets.
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Rudolph Penner
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Urban Institute
Bush
Congress
Penner
Congressional Budget Office
Census Bureau
Keffer
Central Intelligence Agency
Defense Intelligence Agency
National Security Agency
Iraqis press for unity amid sectarian violence and talks
Protesters urge a unity government as a Shiite uprising in the south is quelled. Police report deaths in Baghdad attacks while clashes and bombings kill officers and bystanders. International involvement includes vote claims and coalition talks as Iraqi leaders seek a governing coalition with Kurdish and Shiite blocs.
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Karbala
Saddam
Dujail
Baghdad
Firas Keti
Kirkuk
Farhad Talabani
2Nd Marine Division
II Marine Expeditionary Force
Khaldiyah
Iraq
United Nations
Hassan Zaidan al-Lahaibi
Iraqi Front For National Dialogue
Jordan
Election Commission
Farid Ayar
Commission
United Iraqi Alliance
Abdul Aziz al-Hakim
Irbil
Jalal Talabani
Massoud Barzani
After Christmas Sales Boost Retail With Deep Discounts
Shoppers flocked to stores like Coach Target and American Eagle as KB Toys highlighted Barbie and Bratz dolls while Best Buy eyed CDs DVDs and video games. Online retailers offered free shipping and stronger discounts as analysts note gift card redemptions rise and foot traffic grows at Atlantic Station in Atlanta.
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Coach
Target
American Eagle Outfitters
KB Toys
Barbie
Best Buy
Overstock.com
Buy.com
Jerry Steward
Detroit
Atlantic Station
Atlanta
Jahanda Simmons
Jordan
Old Navy
Retailers see gift card boost and post Christmas demand
Gift cards totaled 18.5 billion this holiday season, up 6.6 percent from last year, with most issuances not counted until use. Post Christmas week could reach 14 percent of sales as analysts note rising gift card activity and renewed demand for fitness gear electronics and home products. Major retailers discount Christmas stock to clear space for new items.
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ShopperTrak Act Corp
Sabata
Target
Wal- Mart
Moore
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Fairlane
Michael P. Niemira
International Council of Shopping Centers
Karen MacDonald
Taubman Centers Inc
Associated Press
van Heusen
Girls & Boys
Levis Jeans
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Bill Blass
Levis
Vanderbilt
Vigoss
L.E
Playtex
Maidenform
Reebok & New Balance Shoes
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