Politics Mar 27 Watch Candidates Keep Tight Focus on the Economy All three presidential hopefuls weighed in on current U.S. economic turmoil this week, outlining their solutions for issues ranging from soaring foreclosure rates to government oversight of investment banks.
Arts Mar 20 Watch 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…
Economy Jan 18 Bush Calls for $145 Billion Economic ‘Shot in Arm’ President Bush called for about $145 billion worth of tax relief for individuals and businesses Friday to give the U.S. economy a "shot in the arm" and hopefully avert a recession. By PBS News Hour
Economy Jan 17 Watch Amid Economic Woes, Push Intensifies for Stimulus Package President Bush spoke with congressional leaders Thursday about an economic rescue package as Fed chief Ben Bernanke testified on Capitol Hill that it is "critically important" that a stimulus effort take effect quickly. Members of the House budget panel detail…