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CNNMoney: 1 million jobless face benefits loss in January

One million people could lose unemployment benefits in January if Congress doesn't extend federal aid, according to a report released Wednesday.

Conservatives: 'Take a breath' before passing bailout

House conservatives urged Congress on Tuesday to "take a breath" and consider other alternatives before rushing to pass a $700 billion plan to bail out Wall Street, a measure the White House says must pass by the end of the week.

CNNMoney: As jobless claims rise, lawmakers pass extension

Amid an ever worsening jobs picture, House lawmakers have approved a measure Thursday to extend unemployment benefits.

Time.com: Feds: Saddam Funded Lawmaker Trip

Saddam Hussein's intelligence agency secretly financed a trip to Iraq for three U.S. lawmakers during the run-up to the U.S.-led invasion, federal prosecutors said Wednesday

Indictment: Hussein fed money to spy for U.S. officials' trip

Saddam Hussein's intelligence agency footed the bill for a U.S. congressional delegation's trip during a buildup to the Iraq war, according to a federal indictment unsealed Wednesday in the case of an Iraqi-born U.S. citizen charged with spying for the Iraqi government.

Army pays $725 to WWII vet for unfair trial, imprisonment

Samuel Snow thought when he got a check from the Pentagon that the Army was finally ready to give him the apology and the compensation he'd been denied for 63 years. He was wrong.

Justices steer clear of lawmakers' feud

The Supreme Court refused to get involved Monday in a 10-year legal feud between two congressman over an illegally recorded private phone conversation that was later leaked to the media.

Iraq war vet sues Michael Moore, NBC

Filmmaker Michael Moore is being sued by an armless Iraqi war veteran who says Moore's controversial movie, "Fahrenheit 9/11," used clips without his permission that misrepresented the veteran and his sentiments about the war.

Hastert: Democrats protecting their own

Democrats in the House are blocking the ethics committee from organizing so they can protect several fellow party members from ethics investigations, Speaker Dennis Hastert said Wednesday.

Money Magazine: WHY BIG BUY-OUT BETTORS ARE GETTING DRAWN TO BANKERS TRUST, ROCK CENTER

TWO LEADING AMERICAN COMPANIES MAY BE UP for grabs. And if deals come to pass, investors could realize mouthwatering gains ranging from 33% to 55%.

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