Prosecutors slow to deliver FBI report in Stewart trial
Federal judge reprimanded prosecutors for delaying a critical FBI interview document related to witness Faneuil and Tip to Martha Stewart. The ruling halted Faneuil’s testimony for a week and sent jurors home early, as defense teams argued the material should have been shared earlier to bolster or challenge the government case.
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Slower 4th quarter growth as business investment slows
The report shows firms cut spending on new plants and equipment at a 3 percent rate in the fourth quarter, down from 1.8 percent decline in Q3, while inventories rose adding 0.61 percentage points to GDP. Consumer spending cooled to 2.6 percent, down from 6.9 percent, and housing activity grew 10.6 percent as defense spending rose 1.8 percent.
Army seeks larger force beyond stop gap spike
The Army has grown about 11 000 above the 482 400 limit via stop loss and plans to grow further per Pentagon and senate aides. Rep Heather Wilson leads calls for more troops as lawmakers weigh permanent increases and emergency funds outside the regular budget. Bush admin blocked a 10 000 permanent expansion, arguing it would be costly. Reed and Hagel consider actions to lift long term strength while Tauscher urges funding within the defense budget.
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Statewide December unemployment dips to 4.5 percent
The December jobless rate falls from 4.7 to 4.5 percent, with 1,300 retail trade jobs added for the holiday hiring surge. Government and construction shed 400 jobs each due to seasonal factors, while leisure and hospitality dropped 300. Professional and business services and information rose by 100. Other sectors eased slightly.
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