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As Clock Strikes 12, US Hands Iraq Control of Green Zone - Washington Post

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

BBC News
As Clock Strikes 12, US Hands Iraq Control of Green Zone
Washington Post, United States - 2 hours ago
The US military dining facility inside what was once the American Embassy served its last meal New Year's Eve. "This is the end of the world as we know it," …
Green Zone, Heart of US Occupation, Reverts to Iraqi Control New York Times
US hands over green zone in Baghdad as Iraq takes control Times Online
US pull-back from Iraq will hit private contractors Reuters South Africa
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GM gets its first $4 billion of U.S. loans - Los Angeles Times

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

MSN Money UK
GM gets its first $4 billion of U.S. loans
Los Angeles Times, CA - 4 hours ago
The Treasury Department gives itself wide latitude in providing assistance to automakers and, possibly, their suppliers. Chrysler is still awaiting its …
General Motors gets first tranche of US loan The Associated Press
US$4b GM loan finalised Straits Times
GM Gets $4 Billion in Loans; Chrysler Still Waiting Bloomberg
Zambia News
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Burris Seeks Order Certifying US Senate Appointment - Bloomberg

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

FOXNews
Burris Seeks Order Certifying US Senate Appointment
Bloomberg - 54 minutes ago
31 (Bloomberg) — Roland Burris, nominated yesterday by Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich to fill the US Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama …
Video: Burris Defiant On Senate Seat CBS
US Attorney Seeks More Time for Blagojevich Indictment Wall Street Journal
US attorney wants more time to indict Blagojevich Baltimore Sun
MSNBC - Chicago Tribune
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US Continues Diplomatic Push for Gaza Cease-Fire - Voice of America

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Times Online
US Continues Diplomatic Push for Gaza Cease-Fire
Voice of America - 1 hour ago
Officials here say the US push for a durable and sustained Gaza cease-fire is continuing undaunted, despite the failure of the French bid to arrange a …
Video: Mahmoud Abbas' addresses the Palestinian people - 31 Dec 08 AlJazeeraEnglish
Behind closed doors, US seeks Israel exit strategy Los Angeles Times
US officials seek cease-fire, endgame for Gaza San Jose Mercury News
Jerusalem Post - PRESS TV
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US Stores’ Holiday Sales Worst Since 2003, ShopperTrak Says - Bloomberg

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

ABC News
US Stores’ Holiday Sales Worst Since 2003, ShopperTrak Says
Bloomberg - 2 hours ago
31 (Bloomberg) — US retail store traffic fell last week as steeper discounts failed to lure shoppers before and after Christmas, prompting a research firm …
US holiday weakest since 1970, more retail cuts seen guardian.co.uk
Poor Holiday Sales in US Force Retail Store Closures Voice of America
US Weekly Retail Sales Fall Most in Almost 6 Years Bloomberg
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US Treasury Completes $5 Billion Stock Purchase With GMAC - CNNMoney.com

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

ABC News
US Treasury Completes $5 Billion Stock Purchase With GMAC
CNNMoney.com - 57 minutes ago
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The US Treasury Department said Wednesday it completed a $5 billion transaction to purchase preferred shares with GMAC LLC, …
GMAC Adds Loans as US Injects $6 Billion to Aid GM Bloomberg
US STOCKS-Wall St gains as latest auto bailout raises hopes Reuters
US stocks open higher with boost from GM MarketWatch
Buffalo News - Reuters
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US Treasury Releases Guidelines On Auto Financing Program - CNNMoney.com

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

ABC News
US Treasury Releases Guidelines On Auto Financing Program
CNNMoney.com - 1 hour ago
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The US Treasury Department released guidelines Wednesday on a financing program for the ailing automobile industry. …
GMAC Adds Loans as US Injects $6 Billion to Aid GM Bloomberg
US STOCKS-Wall St gains as latest auto bailout raises hopes Reuters
US stocks open higher with boost from GM MarketWatch
Buffalo News - CNNMoney.com
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US EQUITIES WEEK AHEAD: Data On Jobs, Auto, Retail Sales - CNNMoney.com

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
US EQUITIES WEEK AHEAD: Data On Jobs, Auto, Retail Sales
CNNMoney.com - 1 hour ago
The US unemployment rate, to be released Jan. 9 , likely rose to 7% in December, which would be the 12th month in a row that the country has lost jobs. …

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