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Senate freshmen: What the 14 new members bring to Capitol Hill
A freshman Senate class was sworn in Jan. 3, bringing diverse skills and experience – not to mention agendas – to the legislative body. Whether the 14 newest senators help break partisan gridlock, or refuse to work across the aisle, will be the test for the 113th Congress.Twelve were elected on Nov. 6, including three Republicans, eight Democrats, and an independent. In addition, a Republican and a Democrat were appointed to vacant seats after the election. Here is a look at the 14 and what they bring to the Senate:
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Europe's debt crisis: 5 ways it's been put to good use
Europe’s debt crisis has roiled financial markets and populations. But beyond nationwide strikes and gyrating markets, Europe has put its crisis to good use. Here Jacob Funk Kirkegaard, a research fellow at the Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics points out five trends that will ultimately strengthen the European Union and the euro currency.
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European debt crisis: Seven basics you need to know
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Stock market jitters: Eight reasons investors are on edge
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Smoke and mirrors in Obama's budget? Five examples of creative accounting.
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Auto giants up against bailout fatigue
For many lawmakers of both parties, it may be one costly bailout too many.
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Obama's promises face a rough road ahead
A government mired in debt combined with a recession will make the path to recovery difficult for the president-elect.
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Scope of $700 billion bailout bill continues to widen
The Treasury may back risky mortgages and include other industries in its financial rescue effort.
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Wall Street bailout: a win for Main Street?
The TARP covers financial institutions, but average Americans are still waiting for help.
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Are states next in line for federal bailout?
A bond sale this week will test whether private capital can meet California's shortfall.
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Paulson crafts his new role
In essence, Congress is telling him to create his own financial recovery plan.
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Congress's financial rescue plan is first step
Democrats will use credit-crisis hearings this month as a springboard for more regulation next year.
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Will U.S. bailout work?
The Treasury's $700 billion rescue would push US into uncharted territory.
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