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WASHINGTON — Consumers borrowed less for a record eighth straight month in September amid rising unemployment and tight credit conditions. Economists worry the declines in borrowing will drag on the fledgling recovery. Read more

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Two top Florida Democrats want changes to the makeup of the board that oversees Florida's $130 billion investment portfolio now under scrutiny from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Read more

NEW YORK — Treasury prices mostly rose Friday after the government said the nation's unemployment rate climbed to a 26-year-high of 10.2 percent last month. Read more

NEW YORK — Alternative asset manager Fortress Investment Group LLC said Friday its third-quarter loss deepened as it cut expenses and recorded a big gain on affiliate investments. Read more

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Alcoa Inc. plans to invest more than $110 million at its Cleveland plant in part to refurbish a forging press used in the production of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter plane. Read more

WASHINGTON — Consumers likely reduced their borrowing for an eighth straight month in September, as layoffs continue and credit remains tight. The declines in borrowing are expected to drag on the fledgling economic recovery. Read more

WASHINGTON — Missed out on Cash for Clunkers? Congress has another deal for you: Buy a home before May 1 and collect up to $6,500 from the government. If you're a first-time homebuyer, get up to $8,000. Read more

Taking the time to do a little preventative maintenance on household items is far less costly than having to replace a soiled carpet, broken vacuum cleaner or scratched TV. Read more

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bank of America Corp. on Thursday reiterated that the current credit environment will remain difficult into next year, as unemployment is likely to continue to rise. Read more

NEW YORK — Treasury prices traded in a narrow range Thursday as investors welcomed additional signs that inflation is likely to remain in check. Read more