Rumsfeld says US can fight terrorism Iraq and Korea fronts
Defense Secretary Rumsfeld stated the United States could wage war on terror, in Iraq, and with North Korea simultaneously as diplomacy aims to defuse the crisis. White House officials say no force against North Korea is planned.
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Consumer spending rises 0.5 percent in November
U S shoppers boosted spending 0.5 percent in November the largest rise in four months driven by income gains and low interest rates. Durable goods led the advance with a 1.5 percent jump while nondurable and services rose 0.4 percent. The Fed kept rates at 1.25 percent aiming to sustain the recovery.
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