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	03/10/2011
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS Wisconsin union curbs head for final vote amid protests MADISON, Wis (Reuters) - The showdown between Wisconsin Republicans and Democrats over sweeping curbs on public union bargaining rights looked headed for a raucous final vote on Thursday after a Republican maneuver to pass the bill brought swarms of protesters back into the state Capitol. | Full Article Gaddafi tanks, jets strike deeper into rebel heartland March 10, 2011 09:10 AM ET RAS LANUF, Libya (Reuters) - Libyan tanks fired on rebel positions around the oil port of Ras Lanuf and warplanes hit another oil hub further east on Thursday as Muammar Gaddafi carried counter-attacks deeper into the insurgent heartland. | Full Article Moody's cuts Spain rating, cites higher bank costs March 10, 2011 08:44 AM ET MADRID (Reuters) - Moody's downgraded Spain's sovereign debt rating by one notch on Thursday and warned of further cuts to come as it expects bank restructuring will cost more than twice what the government expects. | Full Article Biden meets Putin, opposition leaders in Moscow March 10, 2011 09:15 AM ET MOSCOW (Reuters) - Vice President Joe Biden told Vladimir Putin on Thursday the United States was determined to strengthen economic ties with Russia, but gently rebuffed the prime minister's call for visa-free travel between the nations. | Full Article Euro zone debt crisis intensifies on summit eve March 10, 2011 09:20 AM ET MADRID/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The euro zone's debt crisis intensified on the eve of a summit of the currency bloc when Moody's downgraded Spain's credit rating on Thursday and bond markets heaped pressure on Portugal to seek a bailout. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Stocks to open lower on Spain downgrade and growth worries March 10, 2011 09:19 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks were set for a lower open on Thursday after a rating agency downgrade of Spain rekindled concerns over euro zone debt problems and disappointing economic data from China and the United states heightened global growth worries. | Full Article Trade gap widens on imports while jobless claims up March 10, 2011 09:37 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A strong flow of imports pushed up the U.S. trade deficit in January, a further sign of strengthening demand, while new claims for jobless aid rose more than expected last week but remained at levels suggesting a labor market recovery was intact. | Full Article January trade gap widens on surging imports March 10, 2011 09:19 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The trade deficit widened much more than expected in January to $46.3 billion, as surging imports of oil, capital goods and cars overpowered record exports. | Full Article GM CFO Chris Liddell to leave company March 10, 2011 08:58 AM ET DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Co said on Thursday that Chief Financial Officer Chris Liddell will leave a little more than a year after joining the U.S. automaker from software giant Microsoft Corp . | Full Article Starbucks and Green Mountain strike single-cup deal March 10, 2011 09:20 AM ET LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Starbucks Corp is teaming up with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc to take on the fast-growing single-serve market, sending Green Mountain shares soaring 26 percent. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS U.S. clears new lupus drug, blockbuster sales seen Obama administration appeals healthcare ruling Brain tumor radiation tied to later infertility Alcohol not No.1 cause of pancreas damage now U.N. aid agencies shut out from Libya as needs grow RELATED VIDEO Egypt's Copts mourn their dead BBC news team beaten by Gaddafi forces Heavy fighting in eastern Libya A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today. Your daily briefing on the latest tech developments from around the world from Reuters expert tech correspondents. Register Today. The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day.. Register Today. » MORE NEWSLETTERS ODDLY ENOUGH Bank robbery attempt thwarted when teller just says no Full Article Lights go out in Seoul amid energy crunch Rising price of fiery national liquor unpalatable Rude awakening for sleepy U.S. students Robed, bewigged judge rugby-tackles prisoner The 7-year itch is now the 3-year glitch - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend