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- A German court this week could rule that Germany is not able to contribute to Europe’s financial rescue fund, dealing a serious blow to the continent’s fragile economy. [New York Times]
- Chicago’s public school teachers will go on strike today for the first time in 25 years. [Reuters]
- The Treasury Department is planning a new sale of its stock in insurance giant American International Group, which would make the government a minority shareholder in the company. [New York Times]
- France is preparing to roll out a budget that includes €20 billion in new taxes and €10 billion in spending cuts. [Wall Street Journal]
- A growing Mexican middle class is buying more U.S. made goods than ever before. [Washington Post]
- Congress returns to Washington today after a five-week recess, but is expected to accomplish little. [Reuters]
- The Federal Communications Commission is backing away from a plan to tax broadband internet service. [The Hill]
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