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The Bailout Battle and the Presidential Campaign
After their first face-to-face confrontation on Friday night, John McCain and Barack Obama are both claiming credit for improving the Wall Street rescue. We hear from them. Also, Congress begins debate on the rescue plan, and the investigation continues into possible crimes at the Bush White House and the Department of Justice.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenAfter their first face-to-face confrontation on Friday night, John McCain and Barack Obama are both claiming credit for improving the Wall Street rescue. We hear from them. Also, Congress begins debate on the rescue plan, and a special prosecutor will investigate possible crimes by former Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez and White House officials, including Karl Rove.
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