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Home sales surge, boosting recovery hopes
  The recovery may have gotten off to a slow start in the third quarter, but a surge in sales of existing homes in November could presage a more robust end to the year.

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  Obama looks to match businesses, banks
  Dec. 22: President Barack Obama says that 'there are businesses out there that are ready to grow' and hire again if they can get the capital they need as the nation emerges from recession.

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