At least the expectations for the Conservative conference are low.

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On Dec. 7 2009, as expectations grew for the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference, Jackson signed an endangerment finding that asserted carbon dioxide and five other greenhouse gases pose a threat to human health when concentrated in the atmosphere.

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Despite an erosion in the rebels' fortunes, the Obama administration held fast to plans to await an international conference for which expectations are low as world leaders plan to discuss the conflict and possible political solutions.

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Consumer expectations were improved, the Conference Board said, helping to push the outlook for the next three to six months above its earlier level.

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At his press conference on Monday, Obama raised expectations for Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner's rollout of the bank bailout plan.

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