Daily Political Wire

George Wenschhof

Obama Campaign Airs New Spanish speaking Ad



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Jobless Claims Rise Slightly - the Labor Department reported initial claims for last week rose by 8,000 to 353,000.  You can read more here.

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Knight Capital Group Loses $440 Million on Erroneous Trading - the firm is seeking financing after what they say were loses as a result of a software bug.  You can read more here. 

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Rep. Laura Richardson  (D-Calf.) Reprimanded By House For Ethics Violations - for using House resources for personal purposes and pressuring staff to work for her campaign.  The House Ehtics committee also recommended a $10,000 fine.  You can read more here.

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Kofi Annan Resigns as U.N. Special Envoy To Syria - the former U.N. Secretary General made the announcement as battles between rebels and the Assad government continue in Aleppo and Damascus.  You can read more here.

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U.S. To Give Syria $12 in Humanitarian Aid - the total is now $76 million.  You can read more here.

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Reports Indicate U.S. Providing Non-Lethal Aid to Rebels - $25 Million has been provided for communications to the rebels from the C.I.A. and other U.S. agencies.  You can read more here.

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