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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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Feb 28

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Congress Divided on Economic Relief, Housing Measures

President Bush played down the possibility of recession Thursday, while Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke explained to Congress the difficulties of balancing rising inflation with a slowing economy. Two senators debate proposals to aid the economy, including a supplemental stimulus package…

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Feb 08

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Bush Set to Sign $168B Economic Stimulus Bill

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President Bush said Friday he would sign the $168 billion economic stimulus bill that was passed Thursday by both houses of Congress in a bipartisan effort intended to ward off a possible recession.

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Jan 24

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Stimulus Plan Focuses on Rebate Checks, Incentives

Congressional leaders and the White House reached an agreement Thursday for an economic stimulus package that would include rebate checks for millions of taxpayers and incentives for businesses to invest in new capital. A panel of economic experts examines how…

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Jan 23

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Congress, White House Hammer out Stimulus Package Details

U.S. House leaders met with Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson Wednesday to shape the details of a economic stimulus package amid fears of a recession and concerns over volatile financial markets, both in the U.S. and abroad. Two economists assess the…

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Jan 18

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Bush Calls For $150 Billion Economic Stimulus Package

President Bush Friday proposed a $150 billion economic stimulus package to address the nation's mounting economic woes. NewsHour correspondent Kwame Holman reports on the announcement, then the NewsHour listens to the analysis of Brooks and Shields.

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Jan 04

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President Weighs Economic Options As Unemployment Tops 2 Year High

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President Bush met with economic advisers Friday to consider possible stimulus packages, as the Labor Department announced that low hiring in December pushed the U.S. unemployment rate to 5 percent, a two-year high.

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Dec 07

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U.S. Job Growth Held Steady in Nov., Labor Dept. Says

The U.S. Labor Department announced Friday that both job growth and unemployment remained steady in the month of November, despite problems in the housing and credit markets. New York Times economy reporter David Leonhardt evaluates the new job numbers and…

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Nov 28

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Midwest Manufacturers Bid to Stay Competitive amid Globalization

The American Midwest, traditionally a base for manufacturing, has been hit hard by globalization in recent years. Economic correspondent Paul Solman reports on efforts aimed at strengthening the region's competitive edge.

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