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Economic growth slows from a sprint to near-paralysis
Fourth quarter U.S. GDP stats show the housing bust finally biting to the bone. What do the numbers mean for the election?
Andrew Leonard [2008-01-30]

  • We've lost a lot of your money, America

    Over chicken cordon bleu and Black Forest gateau, the talk was of volatile stock markets. “Sure, I’m worried about it – I’ve lost a couple of hundred thousand dollars in the past few weeks,” said Merle Widmer, vice-chairman of the Peoria county board.

    I've lost a couple hundred thousand dollars???

    There's a whole lot more pain, recriminations, and accountability, left in this thing, before we hit bottom..

    -- aveutter
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    Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:14 AM
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