Wavering Dems in Obama's sights on health vote (AP)
AP - Days away from a make-or-break vote on his health care overhaul, President Barack Obama is turning up the pressure as only presidents can, as Democratic leaders make a desperate scramble for votes.
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Ex-NY bank president first accused of TARP fraud (Reuters)
Reuters - The former president of New York's privately held Park Avenue Bank was arrested on Monday on fraud charges, the first person accused of attempting to steal U.S. government bailout funds in the financial crisis.
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China without Google: 'a lose-lose scenario' (AP)
AP - China without Google — a prospect that looks increasingly likely — could mean no more maps on mobile phones. A free music service that has helped to fight piracy might be in jeopardy. China's fledgling Web outfits would face less pressure to improve, eroding their ability to one day compete abroad.more
China TechFaith posts jump in 4Q profit (AP)
AP - Chinese cell phone designer China TechFaith Wireless Communication Technology Ltd. said Monday it tripled its fourth-quarter profit, helped by a jump in revenue and a rise in value of derivative securities on its books.more
Google expects Android to 'flourish' in China: CFO (AFP)
AFP - Google expects its Android mobile operating system to "flourish" in China, Google's chief financial officer said Monday amid a two-month standoff with Beijing over Web censorship and cyberattacks.
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China trims holdings of Treasury securities (AP)
AP - China retained its spot as the biggest foreign holder of U.S. Treasury debt in January even as it trimmed its holdings for a third straight month. The string of declines underscored worries that the U.S. government could face much higher interest rates to finance soaring budget deficits.
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Markets cautious about EU aid pledge to Greece (AP)
AP - European countries' pledge to help Greece with loans received a lukewarm welcome from markets on Tuesday as investors remained worried that the form and timing of the aid remains unclear.
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Lawmakers press for action on China currency (Reuters)
Reuters - President Barack Obama faced growing congressional pressure on Monday to get tough with China over its currency practices, one day after Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao brushed off accusations that Beijing was undervaluing its currency for an unfair trade advantage.more
Some Toyota drivers suing in US for a full refund (AP)
AP - A group of Toyota owners sued the Japanese automaker Monday, demanding a full refund for their recalled cars and seeking a payout that could exceed several billion dollars.
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Boston Scientific suspends defibrillator sales (AP)
AP - Medical device maker Boston Scientific said Monday it is suspending sales of its heart-shocking defibrillator implants after failing to alert regulators to changes in manufacturing of the best-selling devices.
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Bipartisan jobs bill advances past GOP filibuster (AP)
AP - A bipartisan bill that would provide tax cuts for businesses that hire unemployed workers cleared a GOP filibuster in the Senate Monday, opening the way for final congressional approval.more
Oil extends rise on eve of OPEC meeting (AFP)
AFP - World oil prices rebounded slightly on Tuesday, after recent heavy losses, with traders on tenterhooks on the eve of a key production meeting of the OPEC oil cartel in Vienna.
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Oil and Gas Companies Warm to Possibility of Higher Taxes at the Pump (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - As a rule, big business hates higher taxes. So it would come as no surprise to find the oil and gas industry upset about climate change legislation that would increase levies at the gas pump.more
Analyst removes RadioShack from recommended list (AP)
AP - Shares of RadioShack Corp. fell on Monday after Goldman Sachs removed the electronics retailer from its recommended list although it still rates the shares a "buy."more
Fed weighs how and when to signal higher rates (AP)
AP - Debate is heating up within the Federal Reserve over how and when to signal that the days of record-low interest rates are numbered.
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Stock futures rise modestly ahead of Fed meeting (AP)
AP - Stock futures rose modestly Tuesday before the Federal Reserve concludes a meeting where it is expected to keep a key interest rate at historic lows.
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OPEC members happy with oil output quota (AFP)
AFP - Key OPEC members on Monday said there was no need for the cartel to change its official oil output target owing to the current supply, demand and price situation amid a world economic recovery.
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NYC ex-bank prez charged in bailout fraud (AP)
AP - The former president of a small Manhattan community bank on Monday became the first person accused of trying to defraud the federal bailout program.more
US, UK top debt ratings safe for now, Moody's says (AP)
AP - The United States and Britain are more likely than Germany and France to witness an embarrassing downgrade of their top debt rating, agency Moody's Investors Service said Monday.more
States go all in, expand gaming to plug the budget (AP)
AP - Faced with a drop in gambling revenue, states are adding games, considering new casinos and increasing lottery options — anything to keep their cut of the profits rolling in.
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