U.S. Has Approved Billions in Business With Blacklisted Nations
An office of the Treasury Department has permitted American companies to do billions of dollars in business with Iran and other blacklisted countries.

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U.S. Adds 39,000 Jobs in November – Rate Rises to 9.8%
The economy added only 39,000 jobs in November, the Labor Department said, dampening hopes that the recovery was gathering momentum.

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Celiac Disease Incidence Increases as People Grow Older, U.S. Study Shows
Celiac disease, which damages the lining of the gut and is triggered by eating food containing gluten, occurs more often as adults age, according to a study suggesting that environmental influences may be involved.

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PREVIEW-Risks of old, new diet drugs face U.S. scrutiny
* Panel to recommend if U.S. should OK Arena Pharma pill

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