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Supporters holding flags of ruling Congress party leave after attending an election campaign rally by Rahul Gandhi at Hardoi district in Uttar Pradesh January 28, 2012. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/Files

Weakened Congress wondering if early elections will help

The Congress party is debating holding a general election in November, six months ahead of schedule, senior party leaders said, reflecting an internal discussion over whether to pull the plug on the shaky ruling coalition or have it serve a full term.  Full Article 

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NEW YORK | Tue Nov 6, 2012 8:06pm IST

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday, putting the S&P 500 on track for a second straight advance as Americans went to the polls to elect the country's president.

The Dow Jones industrial average was up 40.29 points, or 0.31 percent, at 13,152.73. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index was up 3.21 points, or 0.23 percent, at 1,420.47. The Nasdaq Composite Index was up 3.02 points, or 0.10 percent, at 3,002.68.

(Reporting By Angela Moon; Editing by Kenneth Barry)
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