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Bush Administration

Federal Gov't Economic Plan

Federal Gov't Economic Plan

Today

Pres. Bush and Treasury Sec. Paulson release a new economic plan during two news conferences this morning. A key proposition is to relieve vulnerable companies by buying bad mortgages. Pres. Bush also outlined what further steps the federal government is doing to combat the instability in the markets.
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Economic Policy

Candidates Discuss the Economy

Candidates Discuss the Economy

Today

In the face of the current financial uncertainty, the Presidential candidates speak about the economy. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) talks to supporters in Green Bay, WI, while Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) discusses his new initiatives in Coral Gables, FL.
Responding to Economic Turmoil

Responding to Economic Turmoil

Today

Following Thursday's emergency meeting on economic turmoil and Pres. Bush’s announcement on the federal government’s economic plan, House Financial Services Chairman Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) appears on C-SPAN's Newsmakers to discuss Congressional oversight and what they should do about the markets.
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Sen. Obama Press Conference
Sen. McCain From Earlier
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Recent Programs

State Department 2008 Annual Report on International Religious Freedom Sec. of State Condoleezza Rice made remarks on religious freedom as the State Dept. released its 2008 Annual Report on International Religious Freedom. Amb. at Large John Hanford took questions from reporters.
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This Week on C-SPAN


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  • Q&A: Lionel, Host of "The Lionel Show"
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