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• Obama pledges to tackle government spending
"We have an economic situation that is dire, and we're going to have to jump start this economy with my economic recovery plan, creating 3 million jobs," President-elect Barack Obama says. "That's going to cost some money. WASHINGTON - President ...
• No end in sight for job market woes
People look for jobs in front of computer screens at the California Employment Development Department in Sunnyvale, Calif. The country lost nearly 2 million jobs through November and more bad news is expected this week when the government releases ...
• Oil plunges on worries about demand
Energy prices plunged across the board Wednesday after a government report showed U.S. oil reserves were much greater than expected, suggesting demand continues to fall. Sweet crude for February delivery tumbled 12 percent, or $5.95, to settle at $42 ...
• Report: Mugabe set to form government
HARARE, Zimbabwe - Zimbabwe's main opposition leader has insisted that he will not become prime minister in a government of national unity until disagreements are settled. There were signs Saturday that President Robert Mugabe would press ahead ...
• Bridges, streets being closed for inauguration
The security perimeter — which covers more of the city than during previous inaugurations — includes a large part of the downtown business district and government buildings south of the National Mall. Curbside parking will be banned. The Secret ...