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U.S. Deficit. The Obama administration blamed an unexpectedly deep downturn for the higher estimate, which rose from $7.1 trillion.

Bernanke. The president lauds the ‘bold action’ of the Federal Reserve chairman during a time of economic crisis.

Afghan Bombing. A massive car bomb explosion in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar brings down buildings and kills at least 30 people.