Democrats target Chamber spending in political ads
The Obama administration and allies accuse the U S Chamber of Commerce and GOP groups of using foreign money to fund political ads. Biden challenges the chamber to disclose foreign funding while the chamber insists zero foreign funds feed its political activity. Experts note potential for impropriety but cite laws require segregation of foreign money from politics.
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Nobel laureates explain unemployment despite openings in economics
Nobel winners Peter Diamond, Dale Mortensen, and Christopher Pissarides share a 1.5 million prize for research on why unemployment stays high despite many job vacancies. Diamond's Fed nomination was blocked by Sen. Richard Shelby who questions monetary policy expertise.
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Top forecasters trim growth outlook for 2010 2011
Notable economists from the National Association of Business Economics forecast slower growth this year and next as governments and consumers cut spending to reduce debt. The 46 economists lowered their 2010 and 2011 growth projections to 2.6 percent.
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Markets End Nearly Flat Amid Mixed Commodities Data
Monday's trading shows Dow up 3.86 points to 11,010.34 while Nasdaq rises 0.42 to 2,402.33 and the S&P 500 gains 0.17 to 1,165.32. Treasuries hold at 3.75 percent as grains and oil shift with corn at 5.56 a bushel, soybeans at 11.53, wheat at 7.47, and oil at 82.21 a barrel.
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Microsoft bets big on new Windows Phone 7 rollout
Microsoft plans a fresh Windows Phone 7 launch to compete with Apple and Google, led by the Samsung Focus at AT&T for 200 dollars with a two year contract. Dell, LG, HTC and others join, with 60 carriers in 30 countries and nine U.S. models announced. The OS emphasizes a file-centered home screen and aims to lift Windows Mobile’s 5 percent share.
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British aid worker Linda Norgrove may have been killed by US grenade
Video review of a failed rescue raid in eastern Afghanistan suggests Linda Norgrove, a 36 year old British aid worker, may have died from a hand grenade thrown by US Special Operations troops. The revelation challenges initial Kabul claims that a Taliban bomb caused her death. Petraeus ordered a US Central Command investigation in Tampa, Florida.
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