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Even as voters rage and candidates put up ads against government bailouts, the reviled mother of them all — the $700 billion lifeline to banks, insurance and auto companies — will expire after Sunday at a fraction of that cost, and could conceivably earn taxpayers a profit. (From the New York Times)

Leading economist who study the U.S. economy for signs of life sometimes have wildly different views of economic metrics, what they mean and are often sharply divideded along partisan economic perspectives. Nevertheless, there are real signs of growth going into the new year.