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Budget Deficit the Biggest Threat

Bush made a strong case for the European Union to "place democratic reform at the heart" of every conversation with Russia as the West has growing concerns over Putin's tightening of the...

President Bush Sends US$2.57 Trillion Budget to Congress

In January the Conference Board's consumer confidence index rose to a six-month high of 103.4, from 102.7 in December after incomes grew and the number of people with jobs expanded, increasing the...

How Long Can Greenspan Play Down Dollar Dangers ?

Month-to-date the Dow has risen 3.71% and the Nasdaq 2.79%, both spurred on by a series of big merger announcements. In the week to 17th December the value of merger activity in the US market was valu...

Will President Bush Now Progress the Road Map ?

John Kerry conceded defeat in a graceful speech imploring the President to heal the divides in the country. Bush received 274 Electoral votes against Kerry's 252.When President Bush does take the ...