Mar 31 What’s the Purpose of the G20 Meeting? Question: What scenarios are associated with the G20 conference for the U.S. and global economy? Paul Solman: We want the rest of the world to spend more money stimulating their economies. Except for China, most countries seem to be… Continue reading
Mar 25 Democrats Plan to Cut Billions From Obama’s Budget Request By Admin, PBS News Hour In budget blueprints they plan to formally release Wednesday, House and Senate Democrats said they plan to cut billions from President Obama's spending request while preserving some of his most significant domestic programs. Continue reading
Mar 13 China Voices Concerns on U.S. Investments as G-20 Summit Begins By PBS News Hour China's Premier Wen Jiabao expressed concern Friday about China's massive holding of U.S. debt and Treasuries, appealing to U.S. leadership to make moves to restore economic health and insure the value of China's holdings. Continue reading
Nov 14 G-20 Leadership Information By Admin, PBS News Hour The G-20, which is comprised of leaders and financial officials from industrial and developing countries plus the European Union holds talks on Nov. 15 in Washington's National Building Museum. Following is a look at the group's membership. Continue reading