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A Brief Lull in the Financial Storm?
Yesterday's vote in Congress repudiated leaders of both parties, but it was President Bush's plan that went down to defeat with a majority of Republicans voting now.
By Warren Olney • • 1 min readYesterday's vote in Congress repudiated leaders of both parties, but it was President Bush's plan that went down to defeat with a majority of Republicans voting now. Today, the President said the stakes are high for all Americans, "a choice between action and the real prospect of economic hardship for millions of Americans. For the financial security of every American, Congress must act." Peter Coy is economics editor of BusinessWeek magazine.
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Wall Street, Main Street and Government Intervention- 1:41A Brief Lull in the Financial Storm?You’re reading this
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The full episode
1 of 3Wall Street, Main Street and Government Intervention- 1:41A Brief Lull in the Financial Storm?You’re reading this
- 7:24The Bailout That Wasn't and What Might Be Next
- 42:50Ahoy, Ye Pirates! Get Off That Ukrainian Freighter!