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Leading The News
Alarm Over Health Bill Costs Economists say they can't know whether the bills would meet cost-cutting goals - or even come close. New York Times
Afghan Surge to Begin in January . . . Obama likely to add tens of thousands more forces, though maybe not quite the 40,000 McChrystal wants. Associated Press
Hasan's Contacts With Imam Were Probed . . . But investigators failed to follow up. He exchanged 10-20 emails with radical cleric in Yemen. Washington Post
Politics
Wall Street Journal
White House Lowers Goals for Asia Trip . . . Says Obama isn't likely to have concrete achievements on tough issues during four nation swing. Wall Street Journal
Obama Uncomfortable With Abortion Provision . . . Wants changes in House health bill language restricting abortion coverage under public option. ABC News
Dodd to Unveil Financial Reform Bill . . . In a departure from the Obama agenda, Sen. Dodd will call for centralizing bank supervision in one agency. Washington Post
National Security
Hasan Warned of Threats From Muslims . . . Said Muslims should be released from military as conscientious objectors - or an incident might occur. Washington Post
Fort Hood Shooter is Conscious . . . And Hasan is talking, but military won't say if he's been interviewed yet. New York Times
Arab, Kurd Commanders Look to Cooperate . . . Talks offer hope that one of Iraq's most difficult ethnic divides may be narrowing.
Wall Street Journal
Iran Charges Three Americans With Spying . . . Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said there was no evidence to back the charges against hikers. Reuters
Money
Credit Card Customers Get the Squeeze . . . Even the best cardholders are seeing their interest rates rise and credit lines cut as financial firms struggle to make money. New York Times
Madoff Investor's Death May Aid Victims . . . Madoff's victims' trustee seeks to claim Jeffry Picower's assets, saying money he made was a fraud. New York Times
When the Severance Pay Runs Out . . . Unemployed who have used severance pay and savings to maintain lifestyles are still out of work. Wall Street Journal
EU Objects to Sun-Oracle Deal . . . Concerns the merger would hurt competition in the database market. Wall Street Journal
Dow Surges to 13-Month High . . . Rises as world finance leaders pledge to maintain fiscal stimulus until an economic recovery has been assured. Washington Post
International
Korean Naval Ships Clash at Sea . . . Both ships Are hit. North Korean vessel badly damaged. South Korea claims ship from North crossed ocean border.
Reuters
Palestinian Authority May Collapse . . . President Mahmoud Abbas intends to resign and others may follow. New York Times
Russian Rights Groups Face Eviction . . . The notices come amid increasing harassment of rights workers.
Los Angeles Times
You Must Also Know . . .
D.C. Sniper to Die Tonight . . . His attorneys, who have grown to like him, will be there to see him off.
Washington Post
Hurricane Ida Drenches Gulf Coast . . . But late season storm has lost much of its punch, and residents decide to weather it. USA Today
Joe Jackson: Show Me Michael's Money . . . Jackson omitted his dad from his will. He wants some cash anyway.
Associated Press
Website With Celebrity Addresses Scrutinized . . . A member of an alleged burglary ring used it to case the homes of young Hollywood stars. Los Angeles Times
New Swine Flu Victim: Blood Supply . . . People are afraid to donate and questions are raised about whether virus can be spread through blood. Wall Street Journal
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