"Now the international community needs to step up to the plate and help the United States finish the job, " Hastert said.

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The private sector and community leaders are also stepping up to the plate alongside the federal government.

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Finally, heavy hitter Corning Inc. (GLW) will step up to the plate tomorrow morning, with the brokerage community looking for earnings of 44 cents per share.

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