 | 2009 JULY
July 10, 2009
Brooks, Marcus Mull Court Politics, Health Care Reform
Columnists Ruth Marcus and David Brooks discuss top political news, including next week's hearings on Sonia Sotomayor's Supreme Court nomination, the pace of health care reform and President Obama's trip abroad.
   
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| July 10, 2009
Post-Bankruptcy, GM CEO Pledges New Course
After the announcement that General Motors Corp. had completed its 40-day stay under bankruptcy protection, CEO Fritz Henderson speaks to Judy Woodruff about the company's goals for remaking the struggling auto maker.
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| July 10, 2009
Timeline: Big Three Automakers' Recent Troubles
Review some of the key developments and coverage of the auto industry's troubles over the past year in this timeline.
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| July 10, 2009
GM Emerges From Bankruptcy Protection Facing Tough Car Market
General Motors Corp. CEO Fritz Henderson announced Friday that the company emerged from bankruptcy and now begins the task of remaking the struggling American carmaker that was once the world's largest and most powerful.
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| July 10, 2009
By Saving on Cheap Goods and Services, Do We Pay More in the End?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| July 9, 2009
Other News: Bombings Kill Nearly 60 Iraqis
In other news, nearly 60 Iraqis were killed in a series of bombings, and some two million Pakistani refugees will be allowed to return home after fleeing from a Taliban offensive.
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| July 9, 2009
Why Do Tube Drivers Earn More than Bus Drivers in the UK?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| July 8, 2009
Questions Surface on Impact of Stimulus Plan
Five months after President Obama signed the $787 billion stimulus package, some of the money has begun making its way to states. Experts measure the impact the funds have had on local communities.
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| July 8, 2009
At G-8, Small Steps on Emissions, Economic Recovery
Leaders of the Group of Eight industrialized nations gathered in Italy on Wednesday to assess risks to the global economy and other key issues at their annual meeting. Margaret Warner reports from the summit.
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| July 8, 2009
For Ex-Cons and Laid-off Execs Alike, Dim Job Hopes
In the next in his series on making sense of the financial news, economics correspondent Paul Solman reports on those in society -- such as executives or ex-convicts -- who are struggling to find employment.
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| July 8, 2009
Other News: Chinese Troops Move to Halt Ethnic Violence
In other news, Chinese troops moved into the Xinjiang Province to stop the ethnic rioting that has left 156 dead since Sunday, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has appeared in public for the first time since last April.
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| July 8, 2009
Cyber Attacks on Governments
On the Fourth of July, cyber attacks started targeting computers at the White House, the Pentagon and other major U.S. government agencies. The New York Stock Exchange and the South Korean government were also targets. Who and what are behind the attacks? Two experts take your questions.
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| July 8, 2009
The Cap and Trade Debate
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| July 7, 2009
Other News: Stocks Drop on Economic Recovery Doubts
In other news, stocks dipped to their lowest levels in more than two months on doubts about the strength of the economic recovery, and the president of Costa Rica agreed to mediate the political crisis in Honduras.
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| July 7, 2009
Send Robert Frank Your Questions
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| July 7, 2009
Why Is the iPhone on a Single Network?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| July 6, 2009
Foreclosures in Wealthier Monied 'Burbs May Signal Trouble Ahead
As economists search for signs that the recession is abating, a look at the breakdown of foreclosures in Patchwork Nation's community types finds that a new wave may be impacting the U.S. differently and could stall recovery.
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| July 6, 2009
Why Are Christmas Tree Stands Different in NYC?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| July 6, 2009
Judge OKs Plan to Sell GM Assets; Appeal Looms
A New York judge has approved General Motors Corp.'s bankruptcy sale in a move that will allow the company's most-profitable assets to quickly emerge from bankruptcy protection under government ownership.
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| July 5, 2009
Reader Response: The Uncounted Unemployed
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| July 3, 2009
Palin Resignation, Minnesota Senate Election Resolution Top Week's News
Columnists Mark Shields and Michael Gerson mull Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's surprise resignation announcement and the Minnesota Supreme Court's ruling that Democrat Al Franken defeated Republican Norm Coleman for a U.S. Senate seat.
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| July 3, 2009
Why Are Newspapers Sold in Vending Machines That Allow You to Take More Than One?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| July 2, 2009
Many Left Uncounted in Nation's Official Jobless Rate
Paul Solman examines how the number of jobless people who fall outside of official unemployment counts offer a different picture of the nation's economic recovery.
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| July 2, 2009
Other News: After Budget Failure, California Begins Issuing IOUs
In other news, California began issuing IOU notes after the governor failed to reach a deal on the state's budget, and Vice President Joe Biden visited troops in Iraq.
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| July 2, 2009
June Unemployment Dims Prospects for Recovery
After employers shed more jobs than expected in the month of June, the unemployment rate hit a 26-year high last month. New York Times columnist David Leonhardt talks about what the latest job numbers mean for the overall economic picture.
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| July 2, 2009
Why Does Your Refrigerator Have a Light, But Not Your Freezer?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| July 2, 2009
Employers Shed More Jobs Than Expected in June, Unemployment Reaches 9.5 Percent
Employers cut more jobs than expected in June, nudging the unemployment rate closer to double digits and quashing hopes for a quick economic recovery.
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| July 1, 2009
Russia Navigates Fallout of Economic Crisis
With its fortunes tethered to volatile natural gas and oil prices, Russia has suffered record inflation and unemployment in the global financial crisis. In the second of her series of reports from Russia, Margaret Warner examines the country's economic picture.
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| July 1, 2009
Other News: Markets See Modest Rise; Iran Opposition Leader Urges More Protests
In other news, markets rose on positive reports from the manufacturing and housing sectors. Also, in auto news Ford reported its best showing in months but Chrysler and GM each posted a greater than 30 percent loss.
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| July 1, 2009
California Leads States Facing Deepening Budget Crises
Several states are struggling to find solutions for deep budget gaps as a new fiscal year begins. Jeffrey Brown examines the budget picture across the country.
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| July 1, 2009
Why Do Brides Buy Dresses While Grooms Rent Tuxes?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| July 1, 2009
Several States Fail to Pass Budgets for Fiscal Year
With revenues dwindling in the recession, legislators in several states frantically worked Tuesday to avoid government shutdowns and service cuts.
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| JUNE
June 30, 2009
Other News: Markets Slip on Consumer Confidence Data
In other news, U.S. stocks fell after an unexpected decline in consumer confidence, and the F.D.A. may seek to ban certain common painkillers.
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| June 30, 2009
Why Do Drive-Up ATM Machines Have Braille Dots?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| June 30, 2009
Video Collection: Margaret Warner's Reports From Russia
On the eve of President Barack Obama's meeting with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, Margaret Warner presents a series of reports on Russia's politics, economy and social issues.
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| June 29, 2009
Barcalounger Closure Marks Continued Manufacturing Decline in Edgecombe County
Last week was a tough one for the people of Edgecombe County, about 80 minutes east of Raleigh with Friday, June 26th, marking the last day of operations for the Barcalounger factory in Rocky Mount.
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| June 29, 2009
Wind Energy Fuels Job Hopes for Oklahoma Youth
In the final installment of her Generation Next series, which has aired on both the NewsHour and NPR, Judy Woodruff reports on how wind energy is generating new career prospects for young Americans in the Sooner State.
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| June 29, 2009
Madoff Sentenced to 150 Years in Prison for Ponzi Scheme
Disgraced financier Bernard Madoff was sentenced Monday to 150 years in prison after pleading guilty in March to defrauding investors out of as much as $60 billion. Ray Suarez talks to New York Times reporter Diana Henriques about the day in court.
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| June 29, 2009
Other News: President of Honduras Ousted in Coup
In other news, the president of Honduras, Manuel Zelaya, was ousted in the first coup in Central America since the end of the Cold War, and Iran's top electoral oversight committee reaffirmed the disputed results of the nation's disputed presidential election.
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| June 29, 2009
What Do You Make of the Madoff Sentence?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| June 29, 2009
Madoff Sentenced to 150 Years in Prison
Financier Bernard Madoff was sentenced Monday to 150 years in prison after pleading guilty in March to bilking investors out of as much as $65 billion over two decades.
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| June 29, 2009
Guest Host: Robert Frank as the Economic Naturalist
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| June 26, 2009
In Hartford, Stimulus Funds for Schools Leveraged for State Budget Crunch
John Tulenko of Learning Matters reports on how one school district in Connecticut is weathering the recession, and how the state is using stimulus funds to close budget deficits rather than increase education spending.
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| June 26, 2009
Other News: Iran Cleric Pushes Punishment for Protesters
In other news, a leading cleric in Iran told worshipers that opposition protesters should be punished "ruthlessly and savagely," and President Obama met in Washington with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
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| June 26, 2009
Amid Recession, U.S. Savings Rate Hits Highest Mark Since 1993
As the longest recession since World War II drags on, Americans are responding by shying away from spending, opting instead to save money at the fastest pace in 15 years, a new report shows.
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| June 26, 2009
Did U.S. Tax Policy Contribute to the Housing Bubble?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| June 25, 2009
Bernanke Faces New Questions Over Role of the Fed
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke faced fresh questions from a House committee Thursday over the central bank's role facilitating Bank of America's purchase of Merrill Lynch. Experts discuss the acquisition, as well as the expanding power of the Federal Reserve, with Jeffrey Brown.
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| June 25, 2009
California Lawmakers Struggle With $24B Budget Gap
Spencer Michels reports on California's struggles to address a $24 billion shortfall in the state budget, which lawmakers say puts the state in danger of running out of money.
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| June 25, 2009
Other News: Wall Street Rises Off Housing, Retail
In other news, markets rose on Wall Street after positive news from the homebuilding and retail sectors, and billionaire banker Allen Stanford pleaded not guilty to to bilking investors out of their investments.
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| June 25, 2009
How Regulatory Reforms Will Affect Consumers (Cont.)
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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