Politics
- Obama, GOP pledge cooperation (USAToday)
- Parties Vow to Seek Common Ground After Election Obama and McConnell Pledge to Work Together (Wall Street Journal)
"Both men also pointed to potential common ground. They said more could be done to expand U.S. exports, a policy area in which both have previously eyed legal changes that would make it easier for the U.S. to strike trade deals. Mr. Obama could now work directly with Republicans to complete an agreement.
Both also spoke about opportunities to agree on changes to the tax code.The new power alignment suggests that Vice President Joe Biden will take on a larger role in outreach to Capitol Hill."
Employment & Economy
"Businesses added 230,000 jobs in October, payroll processor ADP said Wednesday.
Economists had estimated ADP would report 220,000 new private sector jobs, according to the median forecast in Action Economics' survey.
In October,
mid-size businesses (50 - 499 employees) added 122,000 jobs,
small businesses, (1 - 49 employees) 102,000 and
large companies, (500-1000+ employees) 5,000, ADP said.
Professional and business services led job gains, with 53,000.
Trade, transportation and utilities added 47,000 and
construction, 28,000.
Manufacturers added a solid 15,000 jobs."
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