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Mar 21

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Rubin: ‘Complexity, Uncertainty’ Shade Economic Issues

Robert Rubin, who served as treasury secretary during the Clinton administration and is currently the chairman of the board of directors at Citigroup, evaluates the state of the U.S. economy and the role of government intervention in recent economic troubles.

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Mar 21

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Examining the Roots of U.S. Economic Woes

In recent months, the U.S. business world has been hit with troubling economic news, ranging from the subprime mortgage crisis to the Bear Stearns bailout to the plummeting value of the dollar. Paul Solman explains the factors that have led…

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Mar 20

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Americans Feel Impact of Shaky Economy, Reflect on Race Relations

In recent weeks, economic turmoil and the role of race in politics have emerged as top national issues. In the second part of the NewsHour's Big Picture discussion, a group of citizens share their views on the economy and reflect…

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Mar 20

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On the Campaign Trail, Candidates Shape Foreign, Domestic Policies

Democratic presidential candidates Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama spent Thursday on the campaign trail outlining their plans to boost the economy, while presumptive GOP nominee Sen. John McCain met with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown in London.

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Mar 18

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Fed Cuts Key Interest Rate in Latest Bold Move

As fears of a recession intensified, the Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate 0.75 percent Tuesday. A finance journalist from the Wall Street Journal discusses the rate cut and the markets' response.

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Mar 18

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Federal Reserve Cuts Key Interest Rate

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The Federal Reserve on Tuesday cut a key interest rate by three-fourths of a percentage point, moving to contain a credit crisis threatening to push the country into a recession.

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Mar 17

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Reaction Is Mixed After Fed’s Efforts to Boost Economy

Amid a slumping economy, the Federal Reserve has resorted to some unusual methods to stave off a recession, most notably its role in coordinating the bailout of lending giant Bear Stearns. Economics experts examine the Fed's action and the state…

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Mar 13

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From Lending Rules to Job Woes, Economic Tumult Persists

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson called for tougher rules for mortgages lenders Thursday, while investment fund Carlyle Capitol faced collapse after defaulting on $16 billion in debt as a string of new reports this week signaled continued weakness in the U.S.

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Mar 07

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Campaign Stump Speeches Focus on Economy

This week on the campaign trail, Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama headed out again for another battle for Democratic votes, while GOP Sen. John McCain set out to shore up his support among his own party's base.

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Mar 07

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U.S. Shed 63,000 Jobs, Spurring More Economic Fears

Recently released economic statistics show the U.S. lost 63,000 jobs in February. An executive at a job placement firm and a former top-level Department of Labor official examine the factors behind these job-market losses and what lies ahead for the…

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