GOP debate sharpens focus on jobs and candidates
The California GOP debate highlights job creation as the election’s core issue. Rick Perry and Mitt Romney tout recent state gains and solid debate performances while lobbing at Obama, with Bachmann fading and Huntsman offering limited impact.
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Debated claims on jobs and wages fact checked
In a GOP debate Mitt Romney and Rick Perry touted job gains and unemployment figures. Fact checks show Texas has low minimum wage jobs amid slower state growth. Massachusetts unemployment fell from 5.6 percent when Romney took office. national comparisons rely on context and starting points.
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Stocks tumble as Bernanke offers few details
U S stocks dropped sharply after Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke gave little guidance on policy actions. The Dow fell 110.05 points to 2,295.81, the S&P 500 slid 12.72 to 1,085.90, and the Nasdaq declined 19.80 to 2,529.14. Traders priced in recession fears amid weak growth, while Treasuries and high grade bonds rose on the outlook. The market had dipped monthly since April on economy concerns.
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Judge dismisses dozens of jurors in Jackson death case
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor dismissed more than half of the first panel of prospective jurors for Dr. Conrad Murray’s involuntary manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson. A large pool of 187 showed up, with many excused for hardship or strong opinions, as the high profile case proceeds toward a lengthy five week proceeding. A new panel was on call for Friday with questioning continuing if needed.
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