The incoming commander of U.S. troops in Afghanistan said Monday he expects Taliban militants to launch more suicide attacks this year than in 2006, when militants set off a record 139 such bombings.

Retail Sales
Feb. 14

Industrial Output
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Minimum Wage: Small-biz breaks added in Senate
The Senate voted Tuesday to attach the $8 billion package of tax breaks and regulatory concessions for small business to the minimum wage bill, taking the measure a step closer to becoming law.

Minimum wage, marginal impact
Supporters of increasing the federal minimum wage contend it will offer significant changes to the lives of millions of working-class Americans.

Manufacturing (ISM)
Feb. 1

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