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U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Completes Journey From Alaska, Will Be Lit Dec. 2
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Lynden Transport driver John Schank has completed his 3,000-mile delivery of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree and the tree will be lit on Dec. 2 by Speaker of the House Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) at 5 p.m. ET.
Jobless Claims Decline to Lowest Level in a Month
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Applications for unemployment benefits fell more than forecast last week as claims moved closer to a four-decade low that shows a resilient labor market.
Consumer Spending Rises Less Than Forecast as Americans Pocket Savings
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Household spending rose less than forecast in October, showing the biggest part of the U.S. economy was off to a slow start heading into the holiday-shopping season.
Orders for Business Equipment Rise More Than Predicted
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Orders for U.S. business equipment climbed more than forecast in October, indicating steady domestic demand is encouraging corporate investment even as global sales waver.
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