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Econ 101: December 10, 2012

Welcome to ThinkProgress Economy’s morning link roundup. This is what we’re reading. Have you seen any interesting news? Let us know in the comments section. You can also follow ThinkProgress Economy on Twitter.

  • President Obama and Speaker Boehner (R-OH) met at the White House yesterday to negotiate over the so-called “fiscal cliff.” [Washington Post]
  • Early estimates of last summer’s consumer spending seem to have been too rosy. [Wall Street Journal]
  • The Federal Reserve will decide this week whether to continue some of its economic stimulus measures. [CNN Money]
  • The homelessness rate held steady between 2011 and 2012. [New York Times]
  • Daimler will announce a plan to expand U.S. production during a visit by Obama today. [Detroit Free Press]
  • Hurricane Sandy revealed deep problems within the New York City Housing Authority. [New York Times]
  • Small banks want a guarantee program initiated during the financial crisis to continue beyond the end of the year. [Wall Street Journal]
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