Signs economy near turning point despite recession toll
The economy may be pulling out of a three year slump sparked by a stock market bubble burst and worsened by terrorism corporate scandals and war Analysts expect improving consumer confidence and tax cut benefits to lift spending and retail sales while GDP growth remains sluggish and unemployment slowly ticks down with forecasts of stronger second half growth and possible 2004 job gains.
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Pentagon cancels plan for terrorism futures market
The Pentagon terminated a plan to create a futures trading market predicting terrorism events in the Middle East. Senatorial backlash followed disclosures, with DARPA officials agreeing to stop all work and leaders calling the idea reckless and dangerous.
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