Wall Street Sets Low Expectations for Corporate Earnings
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Wall Street Sets Low Expectations for Corporate Earnings

Earnings season kicks off this week, and analysts expect a big drop in corporate profits and more announcements about layoffs.
Speaker Drama Raises New Fears on Debt Limit
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Speaker Drama Raises New Fears on Debt Limit

An emboldened conservative flank and concessions made to win votes could lead to a protracted standoff on critical fiscal issues, risking economic pain.
C-SPAN and Cable News Get a Boost From the House Speaker Vote
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C-SPAN and Cable News Get a Boost From the House Speaker Vote

C-SPAN, the low-fi cable network beloved by the Congressional cognoscenti, has gotten a major boost in attention for its coverage of the House floor, now the site of a political battle for the ages.