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Nov 25

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Government Widens Support for Home Loans, Credit

In an effort to boost economic activity, the Fed and the Treasury announced new plans to boost consumer spending and aid the housing market. Economic analysts examine the Fed's expanding role in managing the crisis.

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Nov 25

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Fed Commits $800 Billion to Unfreeze Credit Markets, Boost Consumer Spending

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The Federal Reserve announced two new programs Tuesday aimed at unfreezing credit for homebuyers, small businesses and consumers.

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Nov 14

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Treasury Draws Criticism from Leaders on Capitol Hill

During Friday's Congressional hearing about changes to the focus of the $700 billion federal bailout, lawmakers in both parties criticized the latest modifications by Treasury. Judy Woodruff wraps up the latest.

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Nov 11

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Despite Bailout, Budget Strains Worsen for Fannie, AIG

Ailing financial giants Fannie Mae and American International Group will need additional government help, despite rescue measures extended by the federal recovery package. Two financial experts examine the prudence of the bailouts and their shortcomings.

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Nov 11

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Help for Burdened Mortgage Borrowers Offers Costs and Benefits

U.S. homeowners have been among the hardest-hit by the global economic meltdown. In the first of a series, analysts discuss the benefits and flaws of governmental and lender recovery plans, including Citibank's offer to modify loan terms for those falling…

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Oct 27

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New Measures May Help Homeowners Facing Foreclosure

As the economic crisis continues to reverberate around the nation, troubles in the housing sector remain key to the upheaval -- and many homeowners are facing foreclosure in the interim. Economics experts debate various measures being considered to help homeowners…

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Oct 20

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Libertarian Candidate Bob Barr Discusses Economic Crisis

Former Republican Congressman Bob Barr, the Libertarian presidential nominee, sits down with Judy Woodruff to discuss his party's approach to the economic crisis, foreign policy agenda in Iraq and Afghanistan and his goal of offering a third choice to Americans…

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Oct 13

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World Leaders Pledge Aid to Curb Global Financial Turmoil

As global markets try to steady themselves amid an economic crisis, world leaders pledged to pump billions of dollars into U.S. and European economies to allay the problems. A panel of financial experts discuss the move.

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Sep 29

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Florida’s Economy Impacts Voters’ Election Day Decisions

With the housing market in turmoil and the markets reeling from the credit crisis, voters in the battleground state of Florida are scrutinizing what each of the candidates may be able to do to tackle the situation. Judy Woodruff reports…

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Sep 23

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Firms’ Soaring Credit Debt Prompted Federal Rescue

Unmanageable loans and debt of firms like Lehman Brothers, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and AIG led to declines in their credibility and the end of growth based on credit. Paul Solman explains how these giants lost control of their finances…

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