Bush, Buoyed by Economy, Iraq Election, May Reap Political Gain - 2005-02-14
An energized George W. Bush is back on the campaign trail. He has visited eight states over the last two weeks with his message of overhauling Social Security and staying the course in Iraq.

Bush's approval rating should climb as the public and investors gain confidence that the economy will add jobs, inflation will be contained, and the Federal Reserve will take measured steps to raise rates.
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Sales Data Fuels Case for Slowing Housing Market - 2005-02-14
January’s slowdown in home prices is being viewed by some economists as a sign of a weakening housing market, but realtors say that buyers are still getting into heated bidding wars.

Last month, the median price of an L.A. County home climbed 17 percent year-over-year to $414,000 – the smallest increase in nearly two years, according to DataQuick Information Systems.
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