The dow closing up 46 points, pretty impressive. Call me cynical, but i think we need to be careful about getting too excited about any near term resolution. How many times during the debt ceiling debacle, remember that . Did our leaders insist they could hammer out a deal. Even a huge grand bargain to fix the deficit only to have the negotiations unravel. Until we get a resolution, the fiscal cliff will be the most important issue out there. Tonight as part of my game plan, im going to give the historical prism as long as the cliff is hanging over our heads. As a gristled veteran of the markets, i searched my memory for the perfect analog for this moment and found it in something that happened more than 20 years ago. Before i give you the investing framework for the next six weeks, lets go over the more time sensitive stuff and game plan for next week. Shortened week because of the holiday. First off on monday morning we hear from lowes. Home depot reported a magnificent number. It pr
Of decline. It caused the averages to slightly rebound. The dow closing up 46 points, pretty impressive. Call me cynical, but i think we need to be careful about getting too excited about any near term resolution. How many times during the debt ceiling debacle, remember that . Did our leaders insist they could hammer out a deal. Even a huge grand bargain to fix the deficit only to have the negotiations unravel. Until we get a resolution, the fiscal cliff will be the most important issue out there. Tonight as part of my game plan, im going to give the historical prism as long as the cliff is hanging over our heads. As a gristled veteran of the markets, i searched my memory for the perfect analog for this moment and found it in something that happened more than 20 years ago before i give you the investing framework for the next six weeks, lets go over the more time sensitive stuff and game plan for next week. Shortened week because of the holiday. First off on monday morning we hear from
Chaplain conroy let us pray. Eternal god to whom we see what we could be and what we can become, thank you for being giving us another day. Send your spirit upon the members of this peoples house to encourage them in their official tasks. Be with them and with all who labor here to serve this great nation and its people. Assure them that whatever their responsibilities, you provide the grace to enable them to be faithful in their duties and the wisdom to be conscious of their obligations and fulfill them with integrity. Remind us all of the dignity of work and teach us to use our talents and abilities in ways that are honorable and just and are of benefit to those we serve. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will led by the gentle
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Gratitude that we thank you for the privilege of being called americans. With humility, let us realize the responsibility this privilege entails. Let your presence in us be the light that causes this nation to shine bright in the world. Grant your favor, wisdom and protection to our troops here and abroad. Place within our leaders and representatives here in the house and senate. May our president be guided by your truth and our differences let us seek you first. Please give each of us in this place and every citizen of this nation a contrite heart and a willingness to follow your way. N christs name we pray, amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from new york, mr. Higgins. Mr. Higgins i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america indivisible, with libe