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Unfamiliar Questions Await Obama on Visit to Longtime Ally Japan

TOKYO -- Amidst the turmoil of health care reform and Afghanistan policy, President Barack Obama might have expected some calming certainties when he flies on Friday to Japan, long the staunchest of U.S. allies. But behind what is sure to be a cordial welcome in Tokyo, new and unfamiliar questions await the president....

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U.S. Economy Needs More Federal Spending, Yale Economists Say

As Yale University economists gathered on Thursday evening to discuss job growth strategies, many warned that a failure to act aggressively risks the increasing possibility of many years of economic stagnation, elevated joblessness and declining living standards.

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9/11 Was Also the Six Month Anniversary of Japan's Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami

The Japanese consulate in Los Angeles marked the six-month anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami in Tohoku, Japan with a ceremony to recognize the efforts of Southern Californians to help the area with financial and manpower donations.

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U.S. Credit Downgrade's Direct Effect Could Be Negligible, History Suggests

The downgrade of the U.S.'s AAA credit rating by Standard & Poor's on Friday may end up having little to no effect on interest rates for U.S. securities, according to analysts who have examined past credit rating downgrades in other countries.

Background on U.S. Japan relations

The United States and Japan have a firm and very active political relationship. The United States considers Japan to be one of its closest allies and the Japanese in turn have expressed appreciation for the consistent support of the United States.

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