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	2007 DECEMBER Dec. 28, 2007 A Look at Who Is in Charge of Testing for Tainted Toys In the second of a two-part series, NewsHour economic correspondent Paul Solman continues his report on the safety of toys sold in the United States, now focusing on the regulatory agencies intended to safeguard consumers.

	Dec. 26, 2007 Journalists Reflect on Tumultuous Year for U.S. Economy After a report by Jeffrey Brown on the year in economic news, business writers from across the country reflect on how the ups and downs of the business world have impacted local communities.

	Dec. 26, 2007 Home Prices Suffer 6.7 Percent Slide U.S. home prices fell in October for the 10th consecutive month, posting their largest monthly drop since early 1991, the widely watched Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller home price index showed Wednesday.

	Dec. 25, 2007 Graduate Students Recount Experiences with Globalization In the final installment of his series on globalization, Paul Solman talks with four graduate students at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government for their take on the issue.

	Dec. 24, 2007 Ethan Allen CEO Describes Challenges of Running a Global Organization Globalization has had varying effects on countries and economies throughout the world. In the first of a series of conversations, NewsHour correspondent Paul Solman talks to Farooq Kathwari, CEO of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc.

	Dec. 20, 2007 Holiday Shopping Season Brings Toy Safety into Focus In the first of two reports on toy safety, NewsHour economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at how the recent controversy over lead levels in toys is affecting consumer shopping this holiday season.

	Dec. 20, 2007 Why is ethanol so widely acclaimed as a great idea? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Dec. 20, 2007 Could you please explain the long-term decline of the dollar? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Dec. 19, 2007 McConnell Details Spending Bill Fight, Push for War Funds GOP and Democratic lawmakers have sparred in recent weeks over a massive spending bill that, in addition to funding domestic programs, also seeks to include funds for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., discusses legislative battles on Capitol Hill over spending and energy legislation.

	Dec. 19, 2007 New Plan Aims to Relieve Air Travel Congestion The government announced plans on Wednesday to ease congestion for holiday air travel, including opening up military air space and limiting flights to busy New York City airports. A former Federal Aviation Administration chief and an airline representative examine the proposal.

	Dec. 18, 2007 Fed Backs New Rules Aimed at Curbing Risky Home Loans The Federal Reserve proposed new mortgage regulations Tuesday that would help protect home buyers from shady lending practices following losses suffered in the risky "subprime" home loan category. A Wall Street Journal reporter looks at the recent mortgage crisis and how the new Fed rules may prevent future subprime problems.

	Dec. 17, 2007 FCC Weighs Changing Media 'Cross-ownership' Rules The FCC will vote Tuesday on whether media companies should be permitted to own both a newspaper and broadcast station in the same market. Jeffrey Brown reports on the pending "cross-ownership" proposal, and then media experts discuss its potential impact.

	Dec. 14, 2007 How is the Fed to be blamed if financial institutions are reckless and greedy? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Dec. 14, 2007 What happens once a company securitizes an asset and removes it from the books? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Dec. 12, 2007 What is the trade off between efficiency and superior talent pool sourcing? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Dec. 10, 2007 After Talks Collapse, Writers Guild Strike Continues Negotiators continue to seek a compromise to end the Writers Guild of America's ongoing strike. Jeffrey Brown discusses the strike with Carl Diorio, labor editor for The Hollywood Reporter.

	Dec. 10, 2007 Could the drop of sales in the RV market signal a recession? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Dec. 10, 2007 Harley Davidson a success story with unpaid leave? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Dec. 7, 2007 U.S. Job Growth Held Steady in Nov., Labor Dept. Says The U.S. Labor Department announced Friday that both job growth and unemployment remained steady in the month of November, despite problems in the housing and credit markets. New York Times economy reporter David Leonhardt evaluates the new job numbers and the state of U.S. employment.

	Dec. 7, 2007 Where do hedge funds get the stock that they sell short in the stock market? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Dec. 7, 2007 You seemed disbelieving that a merchant vessel could sink... Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Dec. 6, 2007 Despite Veto Threat, House Passes Energy Bill The U.S. House of Representatives ignored the White House's threat of a veto and approved an energy bill Thursday that would raise vehicle fuel economy standards for the first time since 1975 and mandate more renewable energy generation.

	Dec. 6, 2007 Economic Experts Weigh Bush's Mortgage Rate Freeze Plan, Housing Crisis President Bush announced a deal with mortgage lenders to freeze interest rates on some subprime mortgages due to move sharply higher soon that he hopes would slow the rate of home foreclosures. Economic analysts assess the value of the proposal and U.S. subprime troubles.

	Dec. 6, 2007 Paulson: No 'Silver Bullet' in Bid to Ease Mortgage Crisis As home foreclosures reached a record high Thursday, President Bush announced a deal with mortgage lenders to freeze interest rates on some subprime mortgages due to move sharply higher soon. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson discusses the details of the proposal.

	Dec. 5, 2007 A bull market and a bear market in different sectors at the same time? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Dec. 5, 2007 Do great American beers have any significant presence overseas? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Dec. 5, 2007 Has the "short supply chain" movement has caught on? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Dec. 4, 2007 Basics of U.S. Economy Are Strong, Bush Says President Bush tried to quell concerns over the recent housing slump and credit crunch Tuesday, saying "The basics in the economy are good." Two former treasury secretaries examine the state of the economy and whether the U.S. is facing a recession.



	NOVEMBER Nov. 30, 2007 New Data Adds to U.S. Economic Anxieties The government released several new economic reports and Wall Street endured a roller coaster week of trading -- all of which served to underscore recent uncertainty about the state of the U.S. economy. Two finance reporters discuss the reports and other economic indicators.

	Nov. 29, 2007 Midwest Manufacturers Fight to Stay Competitive in Global Marketplace In the second of a series of reports on America's response to globalization, Paul Solman reports on how some Midwestern manufacturers work to bridge the gap with foreign companies and fight to keep U.S. companies relevant in the changing global marketplace.

	Nov. 29, 2007 White House Lowers Economic Outlook for 2008 U.S. economic news hit a downbeat note Thursday as the White House lowered its outlook for 2008 and a mortgage research company announced that last month's foreclosure filings nearly doubled those in October 2006.

	Nov. 28, 2007 There seem to be different rates that the Fed raises or lowers. What are they? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Nov. 28, 2007 Why all the focus on just Fed policy? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Nov. 28, 2007 The Fed -- it is neither a federal agency, nor does it have any reserves. Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Nov. 28, 2007 What will make the LIBOR rate come down? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Nov. 28, 2007 Midwest Manufacturers Bid to Stay Competitive amid Globalization The American Midwest, traditionally a base for manufacturing, has been hit hard by globalization in recent years. Economic correspondent Paul Solman reports on efforts aimed at strengthening the region's competitive edge.

	Nov. 28, 2007 Why should the taxpayers bailout the major lending institutions? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Nov. 28, 2007 Where is the best place to keep the bulk of my savings? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Nov. 28, 2007 When can we expect to break even due to the declining real-estate market? Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Nov. 23, 2007 Shields and Brooks Mull '08 Race, Pace of Economy With Iowa's Jan. 3 presidential caucus quickly approaching, new opinion polls show a tightening Democratic race and quickly changing Republican field. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks assess the latest news from the 2008 campaign trail and other news stories of the week.

	Nov. 23, 2007 Holiday Shopping Brings Economic Concerns into Focus The Friday after Thanksgiving kicked off what most consider to be the beginning of the holiday shopping season, with retailers hoping for a robust consumer turnout. Financial analysts discuss how consumers' concerns over the housing slump and falling dollar may affect spending this holiday season.

	Nov. 22, 2007 Local Foods Have Impact Beyond Kitchen Table Amid increased promotion of organic foods and pushes to support local growers, an agricultural analyst and a New York City chef discuss the broader economic impact of buying local, in-season foods.

	Nov. 20, 2007 Probe Sheds Light on Working Conditions in China Reporter Loretta Tofani spent fourteen months in China researching working conditions in Chinese factories. Tofani details her investigation and the risks some Chinese workers face in the manufacturing sector.

	Nov. 20, 2007 Fierce Competition Adds Verve to Growing Smart Phone Market Powerful cell phones with Web and multimedia capabilities - dubbed "smart phones" - are part of a new generation of mobile phones earning a loyal following. Spencer Michels reports on smart phones and how top industry contenders plan to offer the technology.

	Nov. 15, 2007 Bush Announces Plan to Reduce Air Travel Delays President Bush announced new plans Thursday to minimize air travel delays and improve airline security. Two reporters assess the latest developments in the travel industry.

	Nov. 14, 2007 In '08 Election, Environment, Resources Top Concerns for Western Voters Rapid growth in some western states has caused strain on natural resources. Local experts explain how the issues of water, power and land use are playing a role in the 2008 presidential election.

	Nov. 14, 2007 Rapid Urban Growth Strains Nevada's Natural Resources Rapid growth in Las Vegas has caused tension between urban and rural areas about the strain on Nevada's natural resources. The battle over water and energy use has raised debate about the need for conservation and alternative sources of energy.

	Nov. 13, 2007 Economic Issues Weigh on Minds of Las Vegas Voters For years, Las Vegas has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. In the latest Big Picture report, local business leaders discuss the role economic issues are playing in the 2008 presidential campaign.

	Nov. 13, 2007 Study: Income Gap Grows Between Black, White Families Black children born to middle-class parents in the 1960s are far more likely than whites to have slipped down the socioeconomic ladder into poverty, according to a study published Tuesday.

	Nov. 9, 2007 House Passes Bill to Ease Middle-Class Tax Burden The House passed a tax reform bill on Friday aimed at reducing the burden of the Alternative Minimum Tax for middle-class Americans. The bill would raise taxes on hedge-fund and private equity firm managers to offset lost revenue.

	Nov. 8, 2007 Bernanke: U.S. Economy Faces 'Sluggish' Growth Outlook Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Thursday predicted "sluggish" U.S. economic growth after the dollar reached an all-time low against the euro and jittery investors kept close watch on surging oil prices. A business journalist and an economist offer analysis of the recent economic trends.

	Nov. 8, 2007 Passion for Korea Unification Giving Way to More Pragmatic Approach The unification issue has diminished as a priority for South Koreans, especially those several generations younger than the man who symbolizes Korea's struggle to establish democracy.

	Nov. 6, 2007 New Online Advertising Strategies Spark Privacy Worries Social networking Web sites such as MySpace and Facebook have started to allow advertisers to access users' profiles and target the ads they deliver to that user accordingly. A media and technology writer examines the potential impact this marketing may have on individual user privacy.

	Nov. 5, 2007 Film, Television Screenwriters Go on Strike Thousands of screenwriters in Hollywood and New York went on strike for the first time since 1988 on Monday. A reporter who covers the entertainment business describes the issues that led up to the strike, including how profits are divided from DVD sales and online content.

	Nov. 5, 2007 Citigroup Faces Fallout from Subprime Market Citigroup, the nation's largest bank, faces both a downgraded credit rating and the resignation of CEO Charles Prince. A business journalist describes the company's struggles.

	Nov. 2, 2007 Mixed Reports Emerge on U.S. Economy A panel of economic analysts disusses recent reports on the nation's economy and unemployment, which paint a mixed picture about the country's financial health.

	Nov. 1, 2007 Chrysler to Slash Up to 12,000 Jobs Chrysler LLC announced Thursday it plans to cut up to 12,000 jobs as part of the automaker's ongoing effort to reduce costs and adjust to slowing demand for some of its vehicles.



	OCTOBER Oct. 31, 2007 Fed Makes Another Rate Cut to Boost Economy For the second time in two months, the Federal Reserve cut key interest rates Wednesday. A financial analyst describes what the Fed's decision may mean for the American economy.

	Oct. 31, 2007 Tangled Past Makes Koreans Wary of China, Japan With a history of struggling to survive against larger, stronger countries, North and South Korea are remarkably similar in how they view neighbors China and Japan -- with wariness and lingering bitterness.

	Oct. 31, 2007 Summit Pact Seeks to End Korean War, Promises Economic Cooperation An agreement between North and South Korean leaders made in early October promises economic cooperation and peace efforts, but while goals for denuclearization and ending border violence indicate vast military improvement, human rights efforts are less clear.

	Oct. 30, 2007 Sorting out the Future for Chinese-Controlled Tibet An Independent Television News report on life in Tibet, a country controlled by China for more than 50 years.

	Oct. 30, 2007 Record Loss, Mortgage Crisis Spur Merrill CEO's Exit The chief executive officer of brokerage giant Merrill Lynch, Stanley O'Neal, stepped down Tuesday after the company posted a record quarterly loss and questions arose over decisions to invest in the troubled mortgage market. Analysts discuss O'Neal's downfall and what it means for the business world.

	Oct. 29, 2007 Alternative Minimum Tax Faces Chance of Repeal in Tax Code Overhaul Rep. Charlie Rangel, D-N.Y., has proposed a plan to eliminate the alternative minimum tax, designed in 1969 to ensure wealthy Americans paid their fair share of taxes but which was never indexed for inflation. Rangel and Rep. James McCrery, R-La., debate the tax plan.

	Oct. 26, 2007 Oil Prices Soar Amid New Middle East Tensions Crude oil prices hit new a new high Friday, closing at more than $91 per barrel amid news of more Middle East tensions, including expanded U.S. sanctions against Iran. An energy analyst and a government professor assess the reasons for and impact of the price jump.

	Oct. 25, 2007 Rice Announces New Set of Sweeping U.S. Sanctions Against Iran The United States announced Thursday a new set of economic sanctions against Iran targeted to impact the country's military and halt Tehran's disputed nuclear program. A State Department official and a U.S. senator offer perspectives on the U.S. policy course on Iran.

	Oct. 25, 2007 Oil and Gas Giant BP to Pay Fines Totaling $373M London-based BP has agreed to pay a total of $373 million in fines for violating regulations tied to a fatal refinery explosion in 2005, operating leaking oil pipelines and engaging in a price-fixing scheme, the government announced Thursday.

	Oct. 24, 2007 Chicago Bank Takes Action Against Subprime Housing Crunch Chicago's ShoreBank has implemented a "rescue loan program" to help customers refinance home mortgages that may be in danger of default. A consumer advocate and a mortgage industry representative weigh in on how to best respond to the country's subprime loan crisis.

	Oct. 22, 2007 Seattle Poetry Publisher Finds Method to Adapt to Changing Cultural Times Copper Canyon Press, a Seattle area poetry publishing firm, started out as a small enterprise where employees bound books by hand and sold them out of their cars. Today, government and foundation grants allow the press to bring lesser-known poetry to a wider audience.

	Oct. 16, 2007 Housing, Credit Crunch, Oil Prices Spur Economic Jitters Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson delivered a somber assessment of the U.S. economy Tuesday, calling the housing and credit crunch "the most significant current risk" to the economy. Financial experts look at the factors affecting the nation's economic health, including sky-high oil prices.

	Oct. 15, 2007 Fox Business Network Enters Cable News Race The Fox Business Network launched Monday, a new cable channel that will focus on financial markets and global economy news. A business journalism expert examines the prospects for the new network and how it will stack up to rival CNBC.

	Oct. 15, 2007 Game Theorists Awarded Nobel Prize in Economics Three American researchers were awarded the Nobel Prize in economics Monday, honoring their developments in using game theory to examine financial market activity. One of the winners, Roger B. Myerson, provides an overview of their prize-winning work.

	Oct. 10, 2007 New World Bank Chief Zoellick Tasked With Reputation Repair World Bank President Robert Zoellick has been tasked with putting the bank back on track after the stormy departure of its former chief, Paul Wolfowitz. Zoellick details his plan to lead the poverty-fighting institution.

	Oct. 10, 2007 Auto Workers Walk Out at Chrysler, Reach Quick Settlement More than 30,000 auto workers at Chrysler went on strike Wednesday morning, but their union reached a settlement with the automaker by the end of the day. Washington Post automotive columnist Warren Brown provides an update.

	Oct. 9, 2007 Ethanol Boom Aids Farmers, but Stirs Environmental Concerns The high cost of oil and a national push toward alternative fuels has pushed ethanol production and corn prices to skyrocket. In eastern Colorado, corn farmers and other stakeholders contemplate the future of ethanol, which some researchers fear may not be the ideal alternative to gasoline.

	Oct. 9, 2007 High Court Mulls Corporate Fraud Liability, Rejects Torture Case Appeal The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday about the liability of company banks and accountants in corporate fraud cases and rejected an appeal by a German man who claims the CIA kidnapped and tortured him. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal provides an update.



	SEPTEMBER Sept. 27, 2007 Procurement Process Slows Deployment of Improved Vehicles In the final part of a three-part series on military equipment, NewsHour correspondent Paul Solman reports on vehicles designed to protect U.S. combatants from improvised explosive devices and other dangers.

	Sept. 27, 2007 Rep. Hoyer Weighs Congress' Plans for Iraq, Budget Issues U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., discusses his take on some of the biggest challenges currently facing Congress, including budget debates, U.S. funding of the war in Iraq and other topics.

	Sept. 26, 2007 Autoworkers, GM Agree to Health Care Trust, Other Benefits The United Auto Workers union and General Motors reached a tentative agreement on Wednesday that includes a health care trust fund for retirees. A journalist based in Detroit explains the ramifications of the deal.

	Sept. 26, 2007 Autoworkers Union, General Motors Reach Tentative Deal The United Auto Workers union ended its two-day strike on General Motors early Wednesday with a tentative deal that includes a health care plan funded by GM but managed by the union.

	Sept. 24, 2007 Defense Department Sticks With M-16s Despite Problems As the Senate continues to debate military spending in Iraq, the NewsHour presents the second of three reports on how the Defense Department decides to equip U.S. troops, continuing with a look at M-16 rifles.

	Sept. 24, 2007 Autoworkers, GM Continue Talks During Strike United Auto Workers union-represented employees walked out of General Motors plants Monday in the first nationwide strike against a U.S. automaker since 1976. Two experts recount the day's events and the walkout's impact.

	Sept. 19, 2007 Greenspan's Book Explores U.S. Economy, His Time as Fed Chairman In the second of a two-part conversation, Jim Lehrer talks with former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan about the impact of the Federal Reserve and his recently published book, "The Age of Turbulence."

	Sept. 19, 2007 Zimbabwe's High Inflation Takes Toll on Population Zimbabwe government programs and private businesses are suffering from a severe increase in the country's inflation. Independent Television News reports on the effects on the population.

	Sept. 19, 2007 Oil Refinery Expansions Face Opposition An oil refinery in Detroit wants to expand its capacity by 15 percent, but neighbors and environmentalists oppose the project. This report, funded in part by the Park Foundation, describes how the Michigan case is indicative of the situation nationwide.

	Sept. 19, 2007 Financial Markets Made Easy Reacting to a tough housing market, job losses and weak retail sales in August, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a half point on Tuesday. NewsHour Economics and Business correspondent Paul Solman answered your questions on what impact this decision will have on your money.

	Sept. 18, 2007 Greenspan Examines Federal Reserve, Mortgage Crunch In the first half of a two-part conversation, Jim Lehrer talks with former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan about the recent actions of the Federal Reserve, the country's mortgage crunch and his new book, "The Age of Turbulence."

	Sept. 18, 2007 Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a point Tuesday, causing major gains in the stock market. Financial analysts discuss the move and what it means for the U.S. economy.

	Sept. 18, 2007 Exploring Generation Next Generation Next is a term for the 42 million 16-to-25 year olds who watched the Twin Towers collapse, experienced the shootings at Virginia Tech University, grew up online and statistically speaking are better educated than any other generation in history.

	Sept. 18, 2007 Young Entrepreneurs Target Global Warming An increasing number of young people are concerned about global warming, according to recent studies, and some are working to fight it through business initiatives, such as credit cards that invest in renewable energy.

	Sept. 17, 2007 Federal Reserve Plans Interest Rate Cut to Revive Economy The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates to help shore up the nation's economy. The NewsHour's Paul Solman examines the Federal Reserve's plans and what they mean for the economy.

	Sept. 10, 2007 Companies Race for Gas in Arctic Norway's state-owned oil company, Statoil, recently opened Europe's first large-scale liquefied natural gas plant in Hammerfest, Norway. As global warming melts Arctic ice and makes reserves more accessible, companies are racing to the Arctic to stake their claims.

	Sept. 7, 2007 Mortgage Crisis Leads to Abandoned Homes, Employment Cuts As a result of housing market problems, the number of abandoned homes in California has increased and jobs have been cut. Jeffrey Kaye of KCET-Los Angeles reports on the effects of mortgage crisis.

	Sept. 3, 2007 Congressional Finance Chair Discusses U.S. Economy House Financial Services Committee Chairman, Congressman Barney Frank, D- Mass., talks to the NewsHour about challenging economic issues Congress must face in the coming months and what they may mean for the U.S. economy.



	AUGUST Aug. 31, 2007 President Bush, Bernanke Weigh In on Credit Crisis President Bush announced a series of measures Friday intended to help ease the credit crunch caused by mortgage defaults, while Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said he would monitor the situation.

	Aug. 30, 2007 Pioneers Hope to Revitalize New Orleans Doctors, business owners and other young professionals have moved into New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina, attracted by the concept of starting anew. NewsHour correspondent Tom Bearden presents the final report in a series on Katrina's two-year anniversary.

	Aug. 30, 2007 Risky Subprime Market Sends Ripples Through Financial World The volatility of the financial markets this summer has stemmed from weaknesses within the mortgage industry and other risky loan operations. Economics correspondent Paul Solman explains what is behind the subprime market and how it has impacted the financial world.

	Aug. 29, 2007 Community Leaders Discuss Future of Gulf Coast President Bush and other officials observed the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, honoring the dead and touring neighborhoods. Four community leaders in Louisiana and Mississippi share their thoughts on the future of the Gulf Coast.

	Aug. 29, 2007 Reporter's Notebook: Karachi Residents Experience Extremes In their third report, Margaret Warner and producer Simon Marks witness extreme wealth and poverty -- and a technological boom -- in Pakistan's business capital, Karachi.

	Aug. 28, 2007 Agricultural Problems Lead to Farmer Suicides in India Farming in India has become difficult and costly, leading to thousands of farmers taking their own lives. The NewsHour reports on why the industry has become so challenging and what farmers are doing to get through this tough period.

	Aug. 24, 2007 Financial Experts Examine Stock Market Irregularity Stock markets endured another week of highs and lows. The NewsHour talks to financial analysts about recent actions by the Federal Reserve and major financial institutions and what they may mean for the uneven market.

	Aug. 21, 2007 San Francisco Works to Curb Bottled Water Waste San Francisco government officials are banning the use of city money for bottled water, hoping to save financial and environmental resources. A NewsHour report, funded in part by the Park Foundation, explores the move.

	Aug. 20, 2007 Farmers in Colorado Struggle with Labor Shortage In the wake of repeated crackdowns on illegal workers, some farmers in Colorado are struggling to bring in their crops with fewer available migrant workers. The NewsHour reports on how the problem is affecting individual farmers and the American economy.

	Aug. 20, 2007 Border Issues Loom over North American Summit Although economic cooperation and the war on terror topped the agenda of President Bush's two-day summit with the leaders of Canada and Mexico, debate over the direction of the U.S. border security policy continues to play a large role in the discussions.

	Aug. 17, 2007 Presidential Aide Rove to Exit; Federal Reserve Takes Action White House deputy chief of staff Karl Rove announced his resignation, while the Federal Reserve took its most decisive action yet to help an uncertain economy. Political analysts David Brooks and Harold Meyerson discuss the week's top stories.

	Aug. 17, 2007 Three Rescue Workers Die at Utah Mine A rescue effort for six trapped miners at the Crandall Canyon Mine in Utah took a tragic turn Thursday when three workers were killed. A reporter who has been covering the story provides an update.

	Aug. 17, 2007 Federal Reserve Cuts Discount Rate to Steady Market Acknowledging a period of increased economic risk that could restrain growth, the Federal Reserve on Friday cut the discount rate at which it makes loans to banks. An economic consultant and a business journalist explain the move.

	Aug. 17, 2007 Utah Mine Rescue Suspended After Three Die in Collapse Officials suspended efforts to rescue six trapped coal miners in Huntington, Utah Friday after a second collapse killed three and injured six people trying to find the miners.

	Aug. 16, 2007 Business Experts Discuss Effects of Market Swings Large financial institutions have shouldered much of the impact of the rattled stock market and housing numbers, but there are new concerns about the effects on the economy. Four business writers from around the country explain how the instability is hitting home.

	Aug. 14, 2007 World's Largest Toy-maker Issues Second Major Recall Toy-maker Mattel recalled over 400,000 Chinese-made toys Tuesday due to "impermissible levels of lead" and millions of other toys whose powerful magnets could be swallowed by children. The company also said recalls may continue as product testing is stepped up.

	Aug. 10, 2007 Federal Reserve Moves to Stabilize Market The Federal Reserve said it would inject $38 billion into the banking system in response to the stock market's volatility, and central banks globally may take similar action. A former Federal Reserve governor and a Bush administration economic adviser explain the move.

	Aug. 9, 2007 Financial Experts Examine Unsteady Stock Market The country's stock market has been unsteady and unpredictable in recent weeks. The NewsHour talks to two financial experts about the market's uneven pattern and what it might mean for the American economy.

	Aug. 8, 2007 Safety of Coal Mining Debated after Utah Mine Collapse Rescuers announced plans Wednesday to drill holes to supply water and air to six trapped coal miners in Utah. A reporter in the area and a mining expert talk about the rescue mission and the dangers of the profession.

	Aug. 7, 2007 Housing Market Decline Impacts First-time Buyers, Lenders America's shifting housing market is having a ripple effect on buyers of different income levels and causing some mortgage companies to close. A professor and a market journalist explain the problems with the current housing market.

	Aug. 6, 2007 Murdoch Bid on Dow Jones Advances Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. got the go-ahead to purchase the Dow Jones & Co., including its crown jewel the Wall Street Journal, for $5 billion. Experts answered your questions about the impact on the media.

	Aug. 1, 2007 Media Experts Weigh Effects of Wall Street Journal Buyout As News Corp.'s Rupert Murdoch finalizes a deal to buy Dow Jones & Co., the publisher of the Wall Street Journal, a journalism professor and a Wall Street Journal veteran assess what the move may mean for American journalism.



	JULY July 31, 2007 News Corp. Takeover of Dow Jones Appears More Likely Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. is poised to take control of Dow Jones, publisher of the Wall Street Journal, after a key trust decided to accept his offer. A business journalist discusses the deal and its impact on media.

	July 27, 2007 Congress Passes New Farm Bill Congress passed a new farm bill which subsidizes crops like soybeans and other vegetable products. Two experts talk to the NewsHour about what the bill will mean for farmers and the American economy.

	July 27, 2007 Poverty and Crime Flourish in Oil-Rich Niger Delta Beset by poverty, corruption, violent political agitation and rampant lawlessness, the Niger Delta region continues to languish, despite being one of the most oil-rich regions in the world.

	July 26, 2007 Dow Jones Industrial Average Suffers The Dow Jones Industrial Average suffered its second worst day of the year earlier this week. Financial expert Thomas Lawler and market economist Diane Swonk discuss the dip and its relationship to the national economy.

	July 23, 2007 Automakers and Union Negotiate Workers Pay, Health Care Three major U.S. automakers, including General Motors, are negotiating with United Auto Workers on wages, pension plans and health care. Analysts talk about what the industry hopes to achieve.

	July 20, 2007 Dow Hits Record High, But Housing Foreclosures Rise The Dow Jones Industrial Average topped a record 14,000 this week, but other concerns about the economy remained, including an increase in housing foreclosures. A columnist explains the economic factors.

	July 10, 2007 Chinese Food and Drug Official Executed for Accepting Bribes China announced Tuesday its chief food and drug official has been executed for accepting bribes. Independent Television News reports from the region on the investigation that led to his execution.

	July 3, 2007 New Tainted Chinese Products Add To Safety Concerns Inspectors in China reported the discovery of more tainted products on Tuesday. A food safety advocate and an investment bank executive explain what's behind the problems.

	July 3, 2007 Iraqis Move Step Closer to Approving Oil Law Iraq's cabinet unanimously approved a draft oil revenue-sharing law Tuesday, sending it to parliament for debate on Wednesday and moving toward a key political goal set by the United States.



	JUNE June 25, 2007 Chinese Brick Factory Faces Allegations of Slave Labor The Chinese government has fired two labor officials and issued a formal apology from a provincial governor in an effort to address suspicions of slave labor. Independent Television News reports on the allegations.

	June 25, 2007 Reporter Explains China's Rapid Industrialization The international economy is being affected by China's rapidly developing industries. James Fallow, a reporter based in the region analyzes China's economic growth and its impact on the world stage.

	June 22, 2007 Senate Passes Energy Bill; Clinton Spoofs 'Sopranos' The Senate passed an energy bill Thursday, while Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., released an online video spoofing the "The Sopranos." Mark Shields and Rich Lowry discuss the week's political news.

	June 22, 2007 Schwarzenegger Discusses Reaching Across Party Lines As a Republican in a predominantly Democratic state, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has adjusted his approach to politics. In an interview, he talks the about compromises he has made and the ability of states to take the lead on national issues.

	June 22, 2007 Congress Eyes Higher Tax Rates for Private Equity Firms Congress is considering bills to increase tax rates for private equity, hedge funds and venture capital firms. An industry lobbyist and corporate governance advocate analyze the proposals.

	June 22, 2007 Senate Passes Fuel Standards Increase, Ethanol Plan The Senate passed an energy bill Thursday night that would require automobile makers to increase fuel economy standards to 35 miles per gallon by the year 2020. The NewsHour's Kwame Holman reports on the action on Capitol Hill.

	June 22, 2007 Kurds Get Piece of Oil Wealth; Foreign Investment Questions Linger Kurdish officials and Iraq's central government reached an agreement on conditions for sharing oil revenue Wednesday, clearing one obstacle for an oil law anxiously awaited by the U.S. government.

	June 22, 2007 Kurds Get Piece of Oil Wealth; Foreign Investment Questions Linger Kurdish officials and Iraq's central government reached an agreement on conditions for sharing oil revenue, clearing one obstacle for an oil law anxiously awaited by the U.S. government.

	June 21, 2007 Wal-Mart to Offer New Debit Card, More MoneyCenters Retail giant Wal-Mart announced plans to offer its own Visa debit card and open 1,000 more MoneyCenters for check cashing, money orders and other financial services, much to the dismay of the banking industry. A business reporter examines the move.

	June 19, 2007 New Home Numbers Continued Decline in May Home construction figures fell again last month, as mortgage rates began to climb. Economists from around the nation talk about the housing market conditions in their respective areas.

	June 13, 2007 Demand for Energy Fuels Rush for Uranium in Utah Uranium mining in Utah is gaining popularity, driven by efforts to find alternative energy sources to fossil fuels. The NewsHour reports on the growing uranium industry and its impact on the American fuel economy.

	June 12, 2007 Senate Considers New Energy Package The Senate began debating a new energy package, the target of energy, environmental and consumer lobbying. Two journalists talk about the groups that are invested in the issue.

	June 11, 2007 Expert Talks About Travel Industry's Challenges Recent changes in scheduling and delays from several major airlines have made getting out of town more difficult than normal. Airline journalist David Field talks about about what to expect from travel companies this summer.

	June 8, 2007 Extended Interview: Former FDA Official Discusses Food Safety William Hubbard is a former associate commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. He spoke with NewsHour correspondent Betty Ann Bowser about his concerns about the FDA's ability to inspect foreign foods.

	June 1, 2007 Graduate Students Recount Experiences with Globalization In the final installment of his series on globalization, Paul Solman talks with four graduate students at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government for their take on the issue.



	MAY May 30, 2007 Former Trade Representative Nominated to Head World Bank Two weeks after Paul Wolfowitz resigned as president of the World Bank, President Bush nominated former U.S. trade representative Robert Zoellick to lead the organization. An economics professor and a journalist discuss the challenges facing the bank's next president.

	May 25, 2007 Electricity Rates Rising in Illinois Illinois residents have seen a jump in electricity rates recently. NewsHour correspondent Elizabeth Brackett looks at the debate over deregulation and freezing rates in Illnois.

	May 22, 2007 Gas Prices Poised to Hit All-Time High The average price of gasoline is set to exceed the inflation-adjusted all-time high this week, and the impending summer travel season is expected to offer little relief. Two energy experts analyze the factors that continue to pump up gas prices.

	May 22, 2007 Experts Calculate Billions in Long-term Costs of War Congress has approved about $450 billion to date for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, but economists also have been tabulating the long-term costs such as veterans' care. Economics correspondent Paul Solman explores the broader costs of the war.

	May 17, 2007 Treasury Secretary Discusses Wolfowitz, Chinese Economy U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson speaks with Jim Lehrer about World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz's troubles, the potential impact on the international body, and U.S.-China economic relations ahead of Paulson's meeting with Chinese officials next week.

	May 15, 2007 Sectarian Violence Slows U.S. Private Investments in Iraq Iraqi lawmaker Yunadem Kanna recently pleaded for international investors at Rebuild Iraq, an international trade fair being held in Jordan, but the waning interest from American companies was apparent among the attendees.

	May 14, 2007 Daimler to Sell Bulk of Chrysler to Equity Group DaimlerChrysler agreed to sell the majority stake of its Chrysler Group, the third-largest car manufacturer in the United States, for $7.4 billion Monday to private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management. Two journalists discuss the deal's impact on the carmaker's future.

	May 11, 2007 Unions Look to Wield Clout in Frontloaded Democratic Primaries With prominent union-friendly states such as Nevada and California moving up their primaries in the 2008 presidential race, organized labor hopes to only increase its traditional influence in the Democratic nomination process.

	May 11, 2007 U.S. to Set Trade Guidelines on Environment, Labor President Bush and House leaders came to an agreement on environmental and worker protection guidelines to attach to trade deals with other countries. A trade policy expert talks about the agreement's significance.

	May 9, 2007 Economic Conservatives Hunt for Likeminded Candidate While the Iraq war continues to dominate the current political debate, Republican candidates are jockeying to position themselves as the true fiscal conservative in the race. The question is whether voters are satisfied with what they are hearing.

	May 2, 2007 Business Experts Analyze Murdoch's Bid for Dow Jones Rupert Murdoch's NewsCorp. made a $5 billion offer Tuesday to acquire Dow Jones and its newspaper, the Wall Street Journal. A business analyst and a journalist discuss the offer's impact.

	May 1, 2007 Venezuela Takes Control of Final Privately Run Oil Fields In a move meant to advance and fund his nationalism agenda, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Tuesday nationalized the remaining privately operated oil fields valued at $30 billion.



	APRIL April 26, 2007 U.S. Markets Continue Upswing Despite Other Factors The Dow Jones continued to climb past 13,000 Thursday, despite rising gas prices and a struggling U.S. housing market. Two economic analysts detail the recent fluctuations in the American economy.

	April 25, 2007 Author Says Redirect Resources Against Climate Change Danish author and statistician Bjorn Lomborg discusses his proposal to redirect resources from a general fight against carbon emissions to specific efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change in vulnerable areas.

	April 19, 2007 Government Estimates $290 Billion in Missing Tax Revenue The government continues to grapple with an estimated $290 billion gap between the amount of tax revenue it is supposed to receive and what it actually collects. Tax experts explain why the gap exists and what should be done to close it.

	April 18, 2007 U.S. Warns of New Sanctions Against Sudan if Darfur Violence Continues President Bush said Wednesday the United States would seek to tighten economic sanctions and impose new ones on the Sudanese government if it does not take firm steps to end the fighting in Darfur.

	April 13, 2007 Author Promotes Lifestyle Changes in Global Warming Fight A writer and environmentalist explains how lifestyle changes can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help mitigate America's contribution to global warming as part of a NewsHour series on ways to deal with climate change.

	April 11, 2007 Carbon Tax Aims to Cut Greenhouse Gases The NewsHour's series of conversations about approaches to deal with global climate change continues with a discussion of carbon taxes -- levies that would aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by taxing activities that burn fossil fuels.

	April 10, 2007 Climate Change Experts Look to European Model for Curbing Emissions An international panel of scientists issued a report last week on the potential impacts of global warming. In the first part of a series on climate change, an advocate for an emissions cap-and-trade system used in Europe explains how it could work in the United States.

	April 10, 2007 Financial Aid Officers Benefit from Student Loans, Probe Reveals Financial aid officers at several high-profile colleges were put on leave after a probe revealed that they were receiving stock options, kickbacks and all-expense-paid trips from a preferred student loan lender. The NewsHour talks to an author who covers student debt.

	April 9, 2007 Controversy Continues over Post-Katrina Spending on Trailers After Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast in August 2005, FEMA spent billions of dollars on trailers that served as temporary housing. As many of the trailers now sit vacant, the NewsHour reports on maintenance expenses and criticism of FEMA.

	April 2, 2007 Tribune Accepts $8.2 Billion Bid from Real Estate Mogul The Tribune Co. on Monday accepted an $8.2 billion buyout offer from Chicago real estate investor Sam Zell. The NewsHour takes a look at the potential impact of the sale on the media company and newspaper industry.

	April 2, 2007 Supreme Court Says EPA Can Regulate Greenhouse Gases In a defeat for the Bush administration, the Supreme Court ruled Monday that the Environmental Protection Agency can regulate carbon dioxide emissions from cars under the Clean Air Act.



	MARCH March 23, 2007 Environmental Activist Questions the Goals of Globalization In the fourth installment in a series of conversations about the impact of globalization, NewsHour economics correspondent Paul Solman interviews Vandana Shiva, an activist at the forefront of the fight against globalization for nearly three decades.

	March 16, 2007 Socialist China Passes Private Property Law China's National People's Congress officially passed a landmark law that strengthens private property rights, despite opposition from left-wing intellectuals who claim it will accelerate the gap between the rich and poor.

	March 14, 2007 Viacom Sues YouTube for Copyright Infringement Media conglomerate Viacom Inc. sued video-sharing Web site YouTube for more than $1 billion Tuesday for copyright infringement. Google, which now owns YouTube, said it was confident the site respects copyrights. A law professor discusses the case.

	March 12, 2007 High-risk Mortgage Foreclosures Likely to Rise U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Susan Bies has said she anticipates an even higher level of mortgage default rates in the coming months on loans made to high-risk borrowers. Economists explain what's behind the trend and discuss the consequences.

	March 8, 2007 Senate Examines Credit Card Industry Practices The credit card industry and its practices, including interest rates and other fees, came under scrutiny at Senate hearings Wednesday. A Washington Post reporter details the hearings.

	March 2, 2007 Government Brings Charges of Insider Trading Federal investigators announced multiple arrests and indictments Thursday in an insider trading scheme that involved four of Wall Street's biggest institutions. Margaret Warner reports, and then guests discuss the case.

	March 2, 2007 Port Cities Work to Rid Air of Pollutants Air monitoring stations in communities adjacent to California ports record dangerous levels of nitrogen oxide as well as fine soot and sulfur oxides. The NewsHour reports on how port cities are working to combat the pollution.

	March 1, 2007 TVs Prepare for Transition to Digital Signals All new televisions made in America will have to be able to receive digital signals starting Thursday, as part of a campaign to transition the country to digital TV broadcasting by Congress' Feb. 17, 2009, deadline. A technology journalist explains the switch.



	FEBRUARY Feb. 28, 2007 U.S. Stock Markets Begin Recovery After Downturn U.S. stock markets have begun to recover after a serious downturn in Chinese stock Tuesday caused shocks in markets around the globe, while raising questions about potential annd prolonged instability. Economic analyst Nick Perna discusses what's next for the stability of U.S. markets.

	Feb. 27, 2007 Stock Markets Drop Sharply Worldwide The Dow Jones Industrial dropped 416 points today, the worst plunge since September 2001, after the Chinese market fell 9 percent. Jim Lehrer talks with an economics professor about the worldwide decline in stock prices.

	Feb. 26, 2007 Buyers of Texas Power Company Agree to 'Think Green' Texas power company TXU agreed to a buyout by private equity firms in the largest-ever private buyout. The acquiring companies also committed to adopting more environmentally friendly policies. NewsHour reports on the buyout and the business of thinking green.

	Feb. 23, 2007 Social Status Affects Health and Longevity, Research Says Medical research suggests a person's positioning on the social hierarchy ladder is intimately related to his or her risk of health and disease. Paul Solman reports on income inequality and the connection between what we earn and how long we live.

	Feb. 21, 2007 Author Discusses Adam Smith and Globalization In the third installment in a series of conversations about the impact of globalization, author P.J. O'Rourke discusses the role of the teachings of Adam Smith in today's economy.

	Feb. 20, 2007 Competition Fosters Success of Organic Food Industry Whole Foods, which opened in 1978 as a single organic grocery store, has expanded to 200 stores and over $9 billion in yearly sales. NewsHour economics correspondent Paul Solman reports on the company's success, the growing competition and the organic food industry.

	Feb. 20, 2007 Analyst Weighs Impact of Sirius, XM Satellite Radio Merger As the Federal Communications Commission and anti-trust regulators scrutinize a proposed merger between XM and Sirius satellite radio, Gwen Ifill talks to a media analyst about the timing of the deal and its implications for satellite radio listeners.

	Feb. 16, 2007 U.S. Mint Prints Gold-colored Dollar Coins The U.S. Mint released into circulation millions of gold-covered dollar coins bearing the likeness of George Washington Thursday. U.S. Mint Director Edmund Moy discusses the decision to introduce the coin, after previous attempts to do so were unsuccessful.

	Feb. 15, 2007 Sen. Grassley, Rep. Rangel Debate Competing Minimum Wage Bills A House committee Monday approved a $1.3 billion tax-relief package addendum to a bill raising the minimum wage, compared to a Senate bill that offers $8.3 billion in tax breaks. Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., and Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, debate the competing bills.

	Feb. 14, 2007 Free Trade Hurts American Workers, AFL-CIO Director Says As the U.S. trade deficit hits a record $800 billion a year and manufacturing jobs continue to flow overseas, AFL-CIO policy director Thea Lee discusses free trade's impact on U.S. jobs.

	Feb. 14, 2007 Chrysler to Cut 13,000 Jobs in Restructuring Plan Plagued by poor sales and an unprofitable year, Chrysler Group, the U.S. division of German company DaimlerChrysler, announced a restructuring plan Wednesday that aims to cut 16 percent of its worldwide workforce by 2009.

	Feb. 8, 2007 Private Equity Firms Popularity Changes Business Landscape Blackstone Group, a private equity firm, acquired Equity Office Properties Trust for $39 billion on Wednesday, the largest-ever private equity deal. Two business experts discuss the deal and the future of private equity in the business world.

	Feb. 8, 2007 FDA Weighs Approval of Irradiating Produce In the wake of last fall's E. coli outbreaks, some scientists and businesses are encouraging the Food and Drug Administration to approve the use of bacteria-killing radiation to treat produce such as spinach and lettuce.

	Feb. 8, 2007 Wal-Mart, Union Leaders Collaborate on Health Care Wal-Mart and the Service Employees International Union have become the latest in a series of unlikely alliances calling for broader and more affordable coverage. Business experts discuss efforts to fix health care.

	Feb. 7, 2007 Worker Shortages Post-Katrina Send Businesses out of Mississippi Facing a housing shortage along the Gulf Coast, many companies are finding it difficult to find employees and as a result, are being forced to relocate. The NewsHour reports on how Mississippi businesses are grappling with the economic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

	Feb. 6, 2007 Ethan Allen CEO Describes Challenges of Running a Global Organization Globalization has had varying effects on countries and economies throughout the world. In the first of a series of conversations, NewsHour correspondent Paul Solman talks to Farooq Kathwari, CEO of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc.

	Feb. 2, 2007 Businesses Divided over Impact of Higher Minimum Wage The Senate agreed Thursday to increase the minimum wage from $5.15 to $7.25 an hour after a heated debate about its potential impact on the economy. The NewsHour reports on the minimum wage gap between Idaho and neighboring Washington state.



	JANUARY Jan. 30, 2007 Microsoft Releases Latest Windows Platform After more than five years and $6 billion in development, Microsoft's newest operating system, Vista, went on sale Tuesday. Two technology experts discuss Microsoft's software overhaul and the company's future.

	Jan. 25, 2007 Security Problems Hinder Infrastructure Rebuilding The success of rehabilitating vital infrastructure in Iraq has been hampered by security concerns and rising costs, which pose a difficult challenge to providing Iraqis with electricity, clean water and a functioning transportation system.

	Jan. 15, 2007 High Schools Train Students to Be Entrepreneurs NewsHour Special Correspondent for Education John Merrow reports on a program that trains high school students to be entrepreneurs.

	Jan. 10, 2007 House Votes to Raise Minimum Wage by 40 Percent in Two Years Wednesday's House proposal to increase the minimum wage comes against a backdrop of growing concern about increasing income inequality in America. An author and a policy expert discuss the proposed wage hike.

	Jan. 5, 2007 House Passes Lobbying Reforms The House on its first day of the new session passed changes to ethics guidelines, including banning gifts and meals paid for by lobbyists and limiting travel paid for by outside groups. Guests discuss the legislation's chances of success.

	Jan. 1, 2007 New Media Develops Rapidly New media products and programming developed rapidly in the past year. Jeffrey Brown takes a look at the largest media stories of 2006, including the rise of YouTube and the ongoing struggles in the newspaper business.

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