Before heading off to enjoy your weekend, I would encourage you to take a look at Emily Kaiser's special report on income inequality in the United States, and a growing body of opinion that links high levels of income inequality with financial crises.
It may not be a coincidence, many economists believe, that income inequality in 2007, just before the latest crisis hit, reached its highest level since before the Great Depression. ?Read on.
And in other news, as they say in the business, Dan Quayle's his spell potato can. Ben is vying to represent the Third Congressional District in Arizona, where he has come under fire for being too young and inexperienced examiner to hold office.But as our blog reports, at least he passed the spell test.
And on that note, I am off to enjoy the rest of my birthday. Have a great weekend.
Here are our top stories from Washington today…
No. surprises in seen WikiLeaks Iraq war data-Pentagon
The Pentagon does not expect big surprises from an imminent release of up to 500,000 Iraq war files by WikiLeaks, but warned that U.S. troops and Iraqis could be endangered by the dump file.The leak would be much larger than the group's publication of more than 70,000 documents in July, the largest security breach of its kind in U.S. military history.
For more of this story by Phil Stewart, read here.
Money flows into Nevada's U.S. Senate race tight
The Senate race in Nevada, which late polling suggests is a dead heat, has become a central battlefield, with backers of both parties pouring money into last-minute dams of television attack ads.A Republican victory would not only boost the party's drive for control of the Senate let purpose conservatives boast that they toppled one of the most powerful Democrats in America.
For more of this story by Mark Hosenball, read here.
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Delays this year seen for SEC plan to revamp market
Any more changes to U.S. stock markets are on hold at least until December, sources said, as the Wall Street reform bill preoccupies regulators dealing with fallout from the may "flash crash."
For more of this story by Jonathan Spicer and Rachelle Younglai, read here.
For-profit schools cannot deter scrutiny
For-profit schools are trying to lift standards their, but it may be too little too late.Exchange that schools have made - scrapping open admissions and offering free orientation periods - will not deter the Education Department from tightening regulations that could cost some schools federal dollars.And they will not head off even tougher legislation promised by Sen.Tom Harkin.
For more of this story by Diane Bartz, read here.
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Jobless rate down in most U.S. states in September
The unemployment rate dropped from the prior month in 23 states and the District of Columbia in September.Still, the number of workers dropped in a significant number of states, and only 16 states gained jobs. Nevada again had the highest unemployment rate.
For more of this story, read here.
First oil permit sought since US drill ban ended
The Interior Department has received its first application for a permit to drill a new deepwater well since its temporary ban ended.
For more of this story by Ayesha Rascoe, read here.
Policy impact if Democrats win US election
Politicians and pollsters predict a Republican win big on Nov.2 Goal sometimes elections do not turn out quite the way the experts predict.
For scenarios on what might happen if Democrats win, by Richard Cowan, read here.
How will U.S. CFTC be tough on speculators?
Companies that trade energy, metals and agricultural future and swaps are closely watching how severe of a stance the U.S. future regulator takes against speculators in new position limits for commodities.
For a Q + A on what happens next, by Roberta Rampton, read here.
American pleads guilty to trying to spy for China
Glenn Shriver, 28, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to communicate national defense information, and will receive a sentence of 48 months in prison.Shriver had faced up to 10 years in prison.
For more of this story by Jeremy Pelofsky, read here.
What we are blogging…
No more Mr. Nice Guy, Republican sets sights on Obama's energy czar
Michigan Republican Fred Upton is known as a moderate who disappointed many conservatives by voting with the majority on some major issues, including the rulings bailout of U.S. automobile manufacturers.Purpose expect no. more Mr. Nice Guy if Republicans win big and he becomes chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.Upton has a hit list of White House policy czars he plans to investigate, starting with White House energy adviser Carol Browner.
For Donna Smith's full post, read here.?
From elsewhere?
Top 10 places to celebrate Halloween
If encounters with ghosts, ghouls or vampires are your idea of fun, then Halloween is probably a favorite time.Places across the globe are getting ready to scare people out of their wits - and their money.
For more on Halloween hotspots from New York to Romania, read here.?
Photo credit: Reuters/stringer (panda eats her birthday cake)
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