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Role Reversal in Florida and Big Money in the Primary Campaign
Romney's showing in last night's debate could be crucial for the GOP presidential nomination. But a $10 million contribution from the Gingrich SuperPAC could make a difference.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenRomney's powerful showing in last night's debate could be crucial for the Republican presidential nomination. But a final burst of TV commercials from the Gingrich SuperPAC could make a difference. We hear about the Las Vegas billionaire who came up with $10 million and whether he's influenced the campaign. Also, the economy shows improvement, but is it enough? On Reporter's Notebook, the iPhone 4S and other challenges to limited bandwidth.
CBS News, January 25, 2012
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3 storiesEconomy Shows Improvement, but Is It Enough?
The Commerce Department reported today that America's economic output grew by 2.8 percent in the last quarter of 2011, an improvement over 1.8 percent in the third quarter. Good news, but not good enough to constitute economic recovery.
Read the story8 minWho Is Sheldon Adelson and Is He behind Gingrich's Rise?
After Newt Gingrich 's big win in South Carolina , polls showed him neck and neck with Mitt Romney in Florida. Commentators agree that Romney was the aggressor in last night's debate and Gingrich almost passive compared to past performances. If Romney can win Florida, establishment Republicans will be very relieved.
Read the story34 minThe Coming Bandwidth Crunch
Users can have two-way conversations with Apple's iPhone 4S. Its popular feature Siri is taking up a lot of bandwidth, but it's not the only technology that's pushing the envelope of limited capacity. The number of wireless devices in the US now exceeds the number of people.
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