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Shrinking GDP, Obama Task Force Cap Week's Economic News
There was more evidence Friday the recession is getting worse, a fact that President Obama and his economic team continued to confront. Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks mull Mr. Obama's approach.
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Backlash Continues Over Billions Paid in Wall Street Bonuses
President ObamaIn one of the worst economic years in history, Wall Street executives received more than $18 billion in bonuses. Analysts examine how such bonuses work, followed by the analysis of Mark Shields and David Brooks.

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Paul Solman Takes Questions on Bailouts, Banks and Economic Turmoil
Financial marketsWith the economic crisis continuing to unfold, Paul Solman digs into the stories making financial news from Wall Street to the water cooler. Watch his latest reports on the economy, read new blog postings and ask him questions here.
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Provincial Elections Present Next Test for Iraq
Election official checks seal on ballot box after early voting in Iraq; AP photoIn a vastly changed political climate, Iraqis will go to the polls Saturday for the first time since 2005 to vote on provincial councils in what is considered the next important test for the country's democratic process.
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Election of Former Md. Lt. Gov. Steele as Chair Signals Shift for GOP
New RNC Chairman Michael Steele; AP photoAfter six rounds of balloting, Republican National Committee members selected former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele as their first black national chairman, marking what Steele dubbed "the dawn of a new party." He said he will focus on recruiting new GOP voters.
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President Barack Obama on Monday ordered federal regulators to reexamine two policies that could lead to more fuel-efficient new cars and trucks.
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The Obama administration has voiced support for programs aimed at helping formerly incarcerated fathers reconnect with their children. The National Minority Consortia's Adam Serwer reports one such project's efforts.
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Economic News
The NEWSHOUR with Jim LehrerNew numbers came out Friday showing the toll the credit crisis is having on the economy. NewsHour regulars Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the latest news.

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Executive Compensation
Following President Obama's rebuke of Wall Street bonuses during troubled economic times, experts explain how the process of bonuses works.

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Dollar Value
Business correspondent Paul Solman explores how the strength of the U.S. dollar impacts global trade.

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Role of Regulation
The role of regulation in the financial crisis has been the subject of much debate. Ray Suarez provides a report.

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Politics
Illinois gets a new governor and the Republican National Committee gets a new chairman. Shields and Brooks share their views.

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Essay: Funny Money
Essayist Anne Taylor Fleming comments on what's real these days.

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