In a day enraptured by financial rescue and economic recovery news, technology-giant Intel announced on Tuesday it will build advanced manufacturing facilities that will support 7,000 high-paying jobs in Oregon, Arizona and New Mexico. The company is "investing in America to keep Intel and our nation at the forefront of innovation," according to president and CEO Paul Otellini. Kudos to Intel. The investment is worth $7 billion to be spent over the next two years.

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