The dollar gained against most major currencies. I guess the bozos in washington are managing the deficit ok by not rushing troops to afganistan (without more nato support)and not rushing into health care. Maybe they are not thrilled to have to spend tax payers money and wish to proceed without raising the existing emergency deficits and taxes. Oh medyer, WH took a dive along with the broader market. I guess wall street doesn't like comodity stocks period when the dollar gets stronger.....