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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:17:08 -0500

Obama pushes stimulus and warns on recession
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama sought to rally support on Thursday for a massive fiscal stimulus package by warning that the United States could remain mired in recession for years without bold action.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:02:40 -0500

U.N. agency halts work in Gaza as death toll tops 750
GAZA (Reuters) - Palestinians faced even grimmer conditions in the Gaza Strip on Thursday after a U.N. aid agency halted work, saying its staff were at risk from Israeli forces fighting Hamas militants, after two drivers were killed.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:52:14 -0500

Jobless rolls at 26-year high, retail sales weak
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Unemployment benefit rolls swelled to a 26-year high in the last week of December, data showed on Thursday, while retailers, including market leader Wal-Mart, reported poor sales as the year-long economic slump deepened.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:15:59 -0500

U.S. says Madoff had checks ready, seeks jail
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A search of accused swindler Bernard Madoff's office desk revealed he had signed checks totaling more than $173 million ready to be sent, U.S. prosecutors said in court papers on Thursday asking a judge to jail him.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:25:51 -0500

Russia says will restore gas when monitors in place
MOSCOW/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Russia said on Thursday it would restore gas supplies to Europe through Ukraine once international monitors were in place, but Moscow and Kiev remained at odds over the terms of any supervision.

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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:23:00 GMT

UPDATE 2-HSBC says won't cut holding in China's BoCom - Reuters UK
SHANGHAI, Jan 8 (Reuters) - HSBC Holdings will not cut its strategic stake in China's Bank of Communications, the banks said on Thursday amid investor concern that more foreign institutions might sell their holdings in Chinese lenders. In separate ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:53:00 GMT

Trust for America's Health Applauds Daschle's Commitment to Prevention - Newsblaze.com
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Trust for America's Health (TFAH) welcomed the testimony of U.S. Secretary-Designate of Health and Human Services (HHS) Tom Daschle before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:34:00 GMT

A.M. Best Downgrades Ratings of Penn Treaty Network America Insurance ... - Earthtimes
OLDWICK, N.J. - (Business Wire) A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to E (Under Regulatory Supervision) from D (Poor) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) to “rs” from “c” of Penn Treaty Network America Insurance ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:39:00 GMT

America's First Annual Truffle Fest Will Be A North Carolina Affair - Carolina Newswire
Asheville, N.C. -- The First Annual National Truffle Fest, sponsored by the National Truffle Grower’s Association ( http://www.trufflegrowers.com ) will be held in Asheville, North Carolina March 5th – 8th, 2009. The three-day fest features fresh ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:39:00 GMT

Boys and Girls Clubs of America's National Fine Arts Exhibit program - Grand Rapids Press
Jonathon Gruenke | Kalamazoo Gazette On the right, artwork by Nicole Carter, 10, titled "Beautiful Design" at the Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites. Members of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo have their artwork on display at the Radisson ...

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