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Obama, Dems tee up potentially tough votes for GOP (AP)

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President Barack Obama, accompanied by his nominee for Budget Director Jacob Lew, makes remarks in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, July 13, 2010, during his announcement of Lew. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)AP - President Barack Obama and Senate Democrats have settled on an agenda for the final weeks before Congress' summer recess that could force Republicans to take tough votes on populist issues like unemployment insurance and a small business loan program.


Fuel economy for midsize cars at a glance (AP)

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AP - Automakers are using technology to boost fuel economy between model years in the midsize car segment, even though vehicles aren't being redesigned.

Automakers tweak midsize cars to boost gas mileage (AP)

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AP - To improve gas mileage, automakers are tweaking cars and trucks between model years, especially in the cost-conscious and popular market for midsize sedans.

Taiwan promotes China trade deal (AP)

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AP - Taiwan's information minister says a trade agreement with China signed two weeks ago is a giant step forward in overcoming the country's economic isolation, building trade, and speeding the integration of Asia.

Congress to extend middle-class tax cuts: Dems (Reuters)

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Reuters - The Congress will likely act to extend tax cuts for the middle class to avoid choking off the fragile economic recovery, key congressional Democrats said on Tuesday.

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