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Presidential Promises and Economic Realities
As both campaigns turn increasingly negative, Obama and McCain will be answering questions tomorrow night from undecided voters. We look at what they're saying about the role of government and what chance either has of making good on his promises. Also, the Dow falls bellow 10,000 for the first time in four years, and the US Supreme Court is back in session, with a lot of work ahead and five members over the age of 70.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenAs both campaigns turn increasingly negative, Obama and McCain will be answering questions tomorrow night from undecided voters. We look at what they're saying about the role of government and what chance either has of making good on his promises. Also, the Dow falls bellow 10,000despite the "economic rescue" package, and the US Supreme Court is back in session, with a lot of work ahead and five members over the age of 70.
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3 storiesDow Falls below 10,000
One year ago, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was over 14,000. Today, despite final package of the so-called " economic rescue ," it dropped below 10,000 for the first time in four years. In Texas, meantime, President Bush met with small business owners—a car dealer, a car repair-shop owner and two restaurateurs.
Read the story6 minThe Candidates and the 'Vision Thing'
The stock markets are down again, with the Dow Jones Industrial average falling below 10,000 for the first time in four years. With exactly a month to go before the election, the John McCain and Barack Obama campaigns are close in the polls and increasingly negative.
Read the story37 minOpening Day for the Supreme Court
As it does regularly on first Monday of October, the US Supreme began another session today. At the moment, this year's docket has a limited number of controversial cases. But with five members over the age of 70, the court itself could be in for change, and that's focusing attention back on the presidential campaign.
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