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A trader sits Oct. 23, 2012, at his booth on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. (Associated Press)

Protestors holds banners reading "neoliberals are criminals" and a EU flag with the Nazi symbol on it during a demonstration Oct. 23, 2012, in Madrid outside Parliament, as lawmakers debate budget spending cuts for 2013. (Associated Press)

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Protesters shout slogans during a demonstration outside Parliament as lawmakers debate budget spending cuts for 2013 in Madrid on Oct. 23, 2012. (Associated Press)

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** FILE ** The candidates for Indiana's U.S. Senate seat — (from left) Democratic Rep. Joe Donnelly, Libertarian Andrew Horning and Republican state Treasurer Richard Mourdock — debate in New Albany, Ind., on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, right, and his vice presidential running mate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., talk aboard their campaign plane en route from Las Vegas to a campaign event in Denver, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

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A supporter for Republican presidential candidate former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney reacts during his speech during a campaign rally, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

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A young boy points to the name Mitt painted on his forehead while waiting for the arrival of Republican presidential candidate former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney at a campaign rally, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, at Henderson Pavilion in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney pauses as the crowd reacts while speaking to supporters during a rally, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, in Henderson, Nev. Fresh off the presidential debate in Florida, Romney and running mate Paul Ryan were making their first joint appearance in Nevada before heading to another campaign stop in Denver. (Associated Press)

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Republican presidential candidate former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, right, is greeted by running mate Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., at the start of a rally, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, in Henderson, Nev. Fresh off the presidential debate in Florida, Romney and Ryan were making their first joint appearance in Nevada before heading to Denver for another campaign stop. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

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Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, speaks at a campaign event Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

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Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, right, and his vice presidential running mate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., takes the stage at a campaign event Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

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A supporter for Republican presidential candidate former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney waves to friends while waiting for his arrival at a rally, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

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Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney waves as he speaks to the crowd during a campaign event Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

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Republican presidential candidate former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks to a crowd of supporters during a rally, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, in Henderson, Nev. Fresh off the presidential debate in Florida, Romney and running mate Paul Ryan were making their first joint appearance in Nevada before heading to another campaign stop in Denver. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)