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Dems call McCain's move a 'stunt'; GOP welcomes return

Congressional Democrats accused Sen. John McCain on Wednesday of potentially upsetting negotiations over a $700 billion bailout package by injecting presidential politics into the process, while Republicans welcomed his decision to return to Washington to participate in the talks.

Obama: We are better than these last eight years

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama spoke to the Democratic National Convention on Thursday. Here is the text of that speech:

Time.com: Food Safety Worries Change Buying Habits

Troubled by the tainted tomato scare, nearly half of Americans are concerned they may get sick from eating contaminated food and are avoiding items they normally would buy, an Associated Press-Ipsos poll has found

CNNMoney: Oil speculation: What Congress wants

Close loopholes on foreign oil trading. Limit hedge funds from pouring money into the market. End oil speculation altogether.

CNNMoney: Congress takes aim at oil speculators

Fed up with soaring oil prices and a chorus of people blaming Wall Street speculators, Congress is considering a host of rules aimed at limiting the inflow of investor money into oil contracts.

CNNMoney: Don't blame us for prices - oil execs

Amid increasing public outcry over record-shattering oil and gas prices, senators on Wednesday hauled industry executives in to testify about the recent runup.

FSB: How to be an award-winning business

Dear FSB: Our company has been recognized as among the top contingency and retainer search firms, but would like to go beyond that. We are a small business with a young owner. What kind of recognition or lists can we be considered for?

Senate GOP blocks mortgage relief bill

Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked efforts to give bankruptcy courts more power to stave off home foreclosures, a move the chamber's Democratic leader called "a big mistake."

Senate Republicans agree to Iraq debate

Senate Republicans surprised their Democratic counterparts Tuesday by agreeing to hold a full-fledged debate on a Democratic bill that would quickly end the U.S. combat mission in Iraq.

CNNMoney: Foreclosure bill faces Senate test

Foreclosure gets Congress' attention Tuesday when the Senate decides whether to end debate on a bill aimed at helping homeowners avoid losing their homes.

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