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President Obama’s Credibility on the Line in Honduras

As the agreement to resolve the crisis in Honduras breaks down, and Latin America insists on President Zelaya's restitution in order for the planned elections to be considered legitimate, CEPR Co-Director Mark Weisbrot writes in his most recent column that Obama's credibility is on the line as the U.S. decides as to whether it will recognize the elections.

October Jobs Byte

Unemployment climbed to 10.2 percent, crossing 10 percent for the first time in over a quarter century. The economy shed 190,000 jobs, but with upward revisions from the BLS for August and September, it is not clear that the rate of job loss is on the decline. Sign up for more analysis of the latest economic indicators here.

Statement on Fannie Mae's Deed for Lease Program

CEPR Co-Director Dean Baker credited as an important step Fannie Mae's new program allowing foreclosed homeowners to stay in their homes as renters. Baker pointed out, though, that a Right to Rent plan would go further in providing housing security for millions and dealing with the foreclosure crisis. Additional analysis of the housing sector can be found in the Housing Market Monitor.

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