Election 2010 Democrats face looming voter backlash
The Associated Press details how the 2010 midterms loom as unemployment climbs to 9.6 percent in August, with 54,000 jobs shed and many jobseekers still searching. Obama notes private growth but warns no quick fix as Election Day nears. The economy dominates voter sentiment and Democratic prospects.
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Democrats respond to weak economy as voting begins
Early voting starts across states with double digit unemployment and voter frustration. Obama faces pressure over the 814 billion stimulus and calls for more jobs legislation as Republicans seek to gain House control and possible Senate gains. Economic indicators show mixed recovery with 1.6 percent GDP growth.
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Texas AG probes Google search rankings for bias claims
The Texas attorney general reviews Google Inc the methods used to rank and recommend websites amid complaints that the company abuses its dominant position in search. In a separate ruling a Hamburg court ordered YouTube LLC to compensate for pirated Brightman performances, noting that user rights questions do not remove responsibility due to anonymity.
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Stocks extend Sept rally after jobs report
The Dow Jones climbed 128 points as U S stock markets posted a weekly gain on September optimism. A stronger employment report helped sustain the rally while manufacturing showed signs of growth in the U S and China. The Dow closed up 127.83 at 10 447 93 as experts cautioned on a robust recovery needing 100 000 to 150 000 jobs monthly.
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Friday Market Snapshot Skews Mixed Across Indices
Dow up 127.83 to 10,447.93 while Nasdaq climbs to 2,233.75 and S&P 500 reaches 1,104.51. Bond yields edge higher with 30 year at 3.78 percent. Commodities show mixed moves with corn up 0.17, soybeans up 0.26, wheat up 0.26, oil down 0.42 to 74.60.
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Harley union reach proposed labor agreement in Wisconsin
Harley Davidson Motor Co and its union leaders reached a proposed labor agreement that could keep manufacturing and hundreds of jobs in Wisconsin. The proposal needs ratification by union workers and approval by the company board. Workers vote on September 13. The company had warned of moving production to Kansas City or another USS city if Wisconsin concessions were rejected. The terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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