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Aide: Baucus nominated girlfriend for US attorney

AP – 26 mins ago

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus was romantically involved with a former staffer when he recommended her earlier this year to become the next U.S. attorney for Montana, a spokesman said. Full Story »

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Saudi oil minister: oil prices 'perfect'

AP – 2 hrs 50 mins ago

Saudi Arabia's oil minister said current global oil prices are "perfect," as several key OPEC members indicated the group was unlikely to change output levels when it meets later this month. Full Story »

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Democratic senators are taking aim at insurance executives' pay as they jockey for advantage in a rare weekend session to debate President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. Full Story »