Dec 24, 2012 (Morning Edition) — Wall Street didn't get much of a gift at the end of last week. The Dow lost 120 points, or nine-tenths of a percent, on Friday. The slump is partly tied to events in Washington last week -- a Republican plan to avoid the "fiscal cliff" came undone.
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No 'Fiscal Cliff' Deal Puts Wall Street In A Slump
Dec 24, 2012 (Morning Edition) — Wall Street didn't get much of a gift at the end of last week. The Dow lost 120 points, or nine-tenths of a percent, on Friday. The slump is partly tied to events in Washington last week -- a Republican plan to avoid the "fiscal cliff" came undone.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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