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- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, today on whether the central bank will take new steps to boost the economy. [Washington Post]
- The number of people out of work in Europe reached another record in July; the Eurozone’s unemployment rate stands at 11.3 percent. [Wall Street Journal]
- Consumer spending and personal income both rose in July, according to the Commerce Department. [The Hill]
- Hundreds of thousands of homes remain without power in the wake of Hurricane Isaac. [Associated Press]
- According to a draft proposal, Greece plans to further slash pensions and public sector wages to comply with the terms of its European bailout. [Reuters]
- India’s economic growth hit a three-year low last quarter. [Financial Times]
- The World Bank is urging world governments to bolster safety nets for the poor, in light of rising food prices. [The Hill]
- Republicans at the National Convention this week were divided over whether or not to embrace common standards for education. [Education Week]
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