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US Hispanic Voters Favor Obama, But Turnout Will Be Key   Hispanics compose fastest-growing ethnic minority in US, numbering more than 44 million people, but represent only about nine percent of total electorate Economy Remains Focus in Final Days of US Election Campaign   Both candidates focused on a small group of states that hold key to victory on November 4 McCain, Palin Call On Convicted Senator to Step Down Ted Stevens, 84, faces a maximum 35 years in prison following conviction on felony charges for lying about gifts he received US Considers Auto Industry Bailout White House spokeswoman says government has been in talks with GM, Ford, Chrysler and says companies may be eligible for help through $700 billion rescue package Congress passed earlier this month Global Stocks Gain Despite Dire US Economic Forecasts Stock prices closed mostly higher in Europe and Asia and shares in New York posted strong gains for much of day, despite gloomy news about US consumer confidence E-mail: Forward this E-mail Click here to unsubscribe from the VOA Daily World News Summary2 If you have questions about this E-mail newsletter send an e-mail to: voanews@voanews.com