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The Final Debate and the Economy
The latest polls show Obama increasing his lead over McCain with tonight's final debate focused on the economy. Also, the stock market falls despite good news in the credit markets, and Republicans claim a liberal group called ACORN is promoting voter fraud. Will Mickey Mouse be allowed to vote?
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenThe latest polls show Barack Obama increasing his lead over John McCain with tonight's final debate focused on the economy. We take a long look at their rescue packages, long-term plans and what to watch for in their last face-to-face confrontation. Will they be able to deliver on what they’ve promised? Also, the stock market falls despite good news in the credit markets, and a court ruling on voter fraud puts the pressure on election officials in the swing state of Ohio.
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3 storiesWall Street Sharply Down Again on Bad Economic News
There was some good news today about the credit markets with a drop in the interest rate at which banks lend to each other. But that wasn't enough for Wall Street. E.S. "Jim" Browning covers finance for the Wall Street Journal.
Read the story5 minCandidates Vow to Help Swing Voters on Eve of Last Debate
John McCain and Barack Obama both know that when it comes to the economy, the next president will have to hit the ground running. But the ground keeps shifting and the crisis has produced demands for detailed proposals from both candidates. On Monday, Obama outlined a rescue plan worth about $110 billion.
Read the story35 minIs There Something to the GOP Charges of Voter Fraud?
The McCain campaign and Republicans all over the country are zeroing in on the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now. ACORN claims to have registered 1.3 million young, minority and working class people in several states and admits that some of the names submitted are phony.
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