Inflation growth slows as PPI up 0.1 percent in November
The Labor Department reports the Producer Price Index rose just 0.1 percent in November, the smallest gain in three months, helped by cheaper heating oil and prescription drugs. Energy costs remain a concern as gas and natural gas prices stay high, while food and drug prices show mixed movements, including a 1.6 percent drop in prescriptions.
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Democrats Promise Bipartisan Start With Bush Agenda
Democratic leaders pledged to work with President elect Bush and pursue a middle ground in education health care Social Security and Medicare. Senate Leader Daschle and Rep Gephardt urged Republicans to compromise while House Speaker Hastert stressed bipartisanship and shared priorities.
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World leaders hail Bush victory with praise and hopes
British Prime Minister Tony Blair offered solid support and friendship for Bush and Europe while Saudi Arabia's King Fahd and Crown Prince Abdullah pledged deep ties. Israeli PM Barak voiced hope for peace talks, and UN Secretary General Annan urged U.S. leadership. Mexico's Vicente Fox invited Bush to visit and praised shared Texas connections.
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