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Romney takes big early lead in Nevada voting – Reuters
Telegraph.co.uk Romney takes big early lead in Nevada votingReutersBy John Whitesides | LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – Republican front-runner Mitt Romney appeared headed to an easy win in Nevada on Saturday that would put him in firm command of the party's see-sawing presidential nominating race. Early vote results reported …Romney Looks to Build Front-Runner Status... »
Gingrich Ties to Fannie, Freddie Said to Extend to Speaker Days – BusinessWeek
New York Times Gingrich Ties to Fannie, Freddie Said to Extend to Speaker DaysBusinessWeekBy Eric Engleman Feb 4 (Bloomberg) — Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich had ties to Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae during his time as speaker of the House from 1995 to 1999, adding to questions about the nature of his relationship... »
Greece on ‘Razor’s Edge’ as Debt Talks Drag On – Bloomberg
CBC.ca Greece on 'Razor's Edge' as Debt Talks Drag OnBloombergGreece's seven-month effort to win a second bailout from international creditors teetered in the balance as negotiations in Athens failed to clinch an agreement. “The distance between success and failure, which could come from misfortune or …Greece Weighs Spending Cuts as Bailout Talks Edge Toward... »
Greek finance minister: Debt negotiations must be completed by late Sunday – Washington Post
CBC.ca Greek finance minister: Debt negotiations must be completed by late SundayWashington PostATHENS, Greece — Greece is under heavy pressure from its creditors to implement further austerity and structural measures if it wants to get a second, €130 billion ($171 billion) bailout, and avoid bankruptcy. Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos said …Greece says faces 24-hour... »
Obama in the Red Zone on Jobs. But, Can He Score? – Politic365
Los Angeles Times Obama in the Red Zone on Jobs. But, Can He Score?Politic365President Barack Obama got some good Super Bowl weekend news from Friday's jobs report. The nation's unemployment rate fell to 8.3% in January from December 2011's 8.5%. Some 243000 people were added to America's non-farm payrolls.Unemployment Rate Drops in JanuaryDaily PoliticalLet's... »
Let’s fix jobs before we fix the deficit – Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Monitor Let's fix jobs before we fix the deficitChristian Science MonitorBy Robert Reich, Guest blogger / February 4, 2012 US President Barack Obama talks about the economy at Fire Station Number Five in Arlington, Virginia February 3, 2012. Reich argues that the positive jobs report is a political opportunity for Obama, …Job... »
Romney Counting on Mormon Backing for Victory in Nevada – New York Times
Telegraph.co.uk Romney Counting on Mormon Backing for Victory in NevadaNew York TimesBOULDER CITY, Nev. — In a state where so many fortunes have changed on a roll of the dice, Mitt Romney is hoping for no surprises in Nevada, where Republicans were holding their caucuses Saturday in the first nominating contest in the West.Nevada... »
Jobs growth rewrites Obama’s script – Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning Herald Jobs growth rewrites Obama's scriptSydney Morning HeraldThe unemployment rate in the United States dropped to a near three-year low in January, says a report that shows a stronger US economy. WASHINGTON: The burst of job growth last month gives the US President, Barack Obama, a fresh but tricky opportunity …Job Gains... »
Veterans jobs corps: beating swords into plowshares? – Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Monitor Veterans jobs corps: beating swords into plowshares?Christian Science MonitorVeterans jobs initiative, proposed by President Obama, would create 20000 veterans jobs in public conservation work and cost $1 billion over five years. By Kevin Freking, Associated Press / February 4, 2012 Army veteran Kim Richardson listens to a …In national and local... »
Payrolls Jump Casts Doubt on Fed’s Rate Pledge: Economy – BusinessWeek
IBNLive.com Payrolls Jump Casts Doubt on Fed's Rate Pledge: EconomyBusinessWeekFeb. 3 (Bloomberg) — The US jobless rate unexpectedly fell in January to the lowest in three years as payrolls climbed more than forecast, casting doubt on the Federal Reserve's plan to keep interest rates low until late 2014.Hiring rises in JanuaryMarion StarSurprising jobs report... »