House Republicans will not vote on a plan this week to extend jobless benefits and the payroll tax cut, setting up a one-week showdown next week to ensure the provisions are extended before the Christmas holiday. - Politico
House Moves Payroll Tax Vote - Politico
Chinese President Urges Country to Prepare for War - Yahoo News
Bank Accounts Being Emptied in Greece - Spiegel Online
Clinton Calls for Investigation into Russian Elections - CNN
Justice Dept. Reviewing Voter ID Laws - MSNBC
Full Bernanke Letter to Congress - Fox Business
Obama Wants Tougher Financial Fraud Penalties - CBS News
Occupy Shifts Focus to Foreclosed Homes - Washington Post