Verdict on Edwards case labeled a flop in a jury’s eyes
Chicago Tribune critiques the not guilty verdict on one of six counts against John Edwards over illegal campaign funds to cover an affair. The piece notes nine days to decide, a mistrial on five counts, and argues the government stretched law beyond precedent in a highly scrutinized case.
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Tariff on Chinese panels could hit US solar industry
A 31 percent tariff proposed by the Commerce Department on Chinese solar panels aims to curb dumping but risks higher prices for homeowners and businesses, potential job losses among panel installers, and broader costs for American buyers while challenging Obama era green energy goals.
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Solar World AG
Washington
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Trials at Guantanamo turn circus, long and heated
The Guantanamo Bay detention center hosts a high profile trial of 9/11 conspirators that critics say devolves into a circus. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is the lead defendant described as the mastermind behind the attacks, with debates over interrogation methods and global politics surrounding the case.
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Spain
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Fiscal cliff debate drags past Election Day in gridlock
Dallas Morning News analysis notes the CBO warns that extending Bush tax cuts and delaying spending cuts could spark a recession. It highlights Bernanke’s warning of a fiscal cliff, discusses Simpson Bowles balanced plan, lame duck session hurdles, and potential bipartisan paths with Romney or Obama outcomes shaping deficits and debt.
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Erskine Bowles
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Senate
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John Boehner
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Zakaria
Bowles
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