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Payrolls drop by most in 5 years; more pain ahead
AP - THE LATEST: Employers slashed 159,000 jobs in September, the most in more than five years and the ninth month in a row of nationwide job losses. So far this year, the economy has lost a staggering 760,000 jobs.
Yahoo! – Oct 3, 2008 7:21 PM [GMT] – comment?
AP - THE LATEST: Employers slashed 159,000 jobs in September, the most in more than five years and the ninth month in a row of nationwide job losses. So far this year, the economy has lost a staggering 760,000 jobs.
Yahoo! – Oct 3, 2008 7:21 PM [GMT] – comment?
Gov. Schwarzenegger Asks For $7B Loan
California is running out of money. The governor is asking Congress for a loan to fund daily operations in the state. The chairwoman of the California Congressional Delegation discusses the bailout request.
NPR.org – Oct 3, 2008 5:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
California is running out of money. The governor is asking Congress for a loan to fund daily operations in the state. The chairwoman of the California Congressional Delegation discusses the bailout request.
NPR.org – Oct 3, 2008 5:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
Job Numbers Plummet
Unemployment figures out Friday show that job numbers plummeted in September — even before Wall Street collapsed. Mike Englund, chief economist for Action Economics, talks about why unemployment is a bad sign for things to come.
NPR.org – Oct 3, 2008 5:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
Unemployment figures out Friday show that job numbers plummeted in September — even before Wall Street collapsed. Mike Englund, chief economist for Action Economics, talks about why unemployment is a bad sign for things to come.
NPR.org – Oct 3, 2008 5:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
Bailout Bill Passes— Now What?
Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving offers an analysis of the House vote on the $700 billion bailout package. He also discusses Sen. John McCain's decision to halt his campaign efforts in Michigan.
NPR.org – Oct 3, 2008 5:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving offers an analysis of the House vote on the $700 billion bailout package. He also discusses Sen. John McCain's decision to halt his campaign efforts in Michigan.
NPR.org – Oct 3, 2008 5:00 PM [GMT] – comment?
Where Wall St. And Main St. Collide — Literally
Politicians can't stop talking about a metonymical Wall Street's impact on a metaphorical Main Street. But what about the spots across the country where the two streets actually intersect?
NPR.org – Oct 3, 2008 3:24 PM [GMT] – comment?
Politicians can't stop talking about a metonymical Wall Street's impact on a metaphorical Main Street. But what about the spots across the country where the two streets actually intersect?
NPR.org – Oct 3, 2008 3:24 PM [GMT] – comment?
House Readies for Its Second Bailout Vote
The fate of an emergency economic rescue plan remains uncertain this morning as the House prepares for a climactic midday vote, but both Democratic and Republican leaders say they are optimistic that they can marshal more support for the $700 billion bailout than they did last Monday.
Washington Post – Oct 3, 2008 1:31 PM [GMT] – comment?
The fate of an emergency economic rescue plan remains uncertain this morning as the House prepares for a climactic midday vote, but both Democratic and Republican leaders say they are optimistic that they can marshal more support for the $700 billion bailout than they did last Monday.
Washington Post – Oct 3, 2008 1:31 PM [GMT] – comment?
California May Need $7 Billion Federal Loan
California is running out of cash. The Los Angeles Times reports that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson informing him that the state might need to borrow $7 billion to keep operating.
NPR.org – Oct 3, 2008 11:35 AM [GMT] – comment?
California is running out of cash. The Los Angeles Times reports that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson informing him that the state might need to borrow $7 billion to keep operating.
NPR.org – Oct 3, 2008 11:35 AM [GMT] – comment?
Bailout Won't Fix Underlying Problem
What do the left-leaning billionaire George Soros and a former top economic adviser for President Bush have in common? They both think stabilizing home prices is the key to fixing the financial crisis. And they both want the government to re-do vast numbers of mortgages to help homeowners.
NPR.org – Oct 3, 2008 11:33 AM [GMT] – comment?
What do the left-leaning billionaire George Soros and a former top economic adviser for President Bush have in common? They both think stabilizing home prices is the key to fixing the financial crisis. And they both want the government to re-do vast numbers of mortgages to help homeowners.
NPR.org – Oct 3, 2008 11:33 AM [GMT] – comment?
September Expected To Show More Job Losses
The Labor Department releases monthly unemployment figures Friday. Figures released Thursday show first-time unemployment claims hit their highest level in seven years.
NPR.org – Oct 3, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
The Labor Department releases monthly unemployment figures Friday. Figures released Thursday show first-time unemployment claims hit their highest level in seven years.
NPR.org – Oct 3, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
Will The Bailout Bill Pass In The House This Time?
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives are expected to vote Friday on a revised Wall Street rescue bill. Lawmakers there rejected the plan Monday by 23 votes. The Senate passed a modified version of the package Wednesday. Now some House members will have to become vote switchers, a label no one l ... more »
NPR.org – Oct 3, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives are expected to vote Friday on a revised Wall Street rescue bill. Lawmakers there rejected the plan Monday by 23 votes. The Senate passed a modified version of the package Wednesday. Now some House members will have to become vote switchers, a label no one l ... more »
NPR.org – Oct 3, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
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