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It's a busy time in Washington. President Obama just convinced BP to set up a $20 billion compensation fund to pay for damage caused by the oil spill, but one Republican senator accused him of having an anti-business agenda. Over the weekend, China announced it would finally allow its currency, the yuan, to rise against the dollar. And in a few days, the G-20 summit in Toronto will bring together the world's most powerful countries to discuss global economic policy.
By WQXRIt's a busy time in Washington. President Obama just convinced BP to set up a $20 billion compensation fund to pay for damage caused by the oil spill, but one Republican senator accused him of having an anti-business agenda. Over the weekend, China announced it would finally allow its currency, the yuan, to rise against the dollar. And in a few days, the G-20 summit in Toronto will bring together the world's most powerful countries to discuss global economic policy.