Stocks Drop on Budget Uncertainty

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    In Friday morning trading, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 177 points, or more than 1 percent, to 13,135.

    The Nasdaq fell 42 points, or more than 1 percent, to 3,008.

    The S&P 500 fell 20 points, or more than 1 percent, to 1,424.

    The LABJ Stock Index fell 1 point, or 1 percent, to 137.