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Post | 11/21/2008 8:15 am

Time for Some Cheer: More Unemployment Benefits, Fannie and Freddie Suspend Foreclosures

Coming on top of more bad economic news, Congress tries to help unemployed; Senate can’t agree yet on auto industry bailout
By The Staff at wowOwow.com

Post | 10/21/2008 10:45 am

Minnesota Congresswoman in Hot Water Over Obama 'Anti-American' Remarks (Video)

Rep. Michele Bachmann says her comments were misread when she talked about Obama’s associates being ‘anti-American’
By The Staff at wowOwow.com

Wall Street Weekly | 10/10/2008 10:45 am

Paulson Has to Force the Banks to Open the Money Spigots - Right Now, by Liz Peek

Congress followed orders to ‘hurry, hurry, hurry’ in swiftly passing the once-$700-billion-now-$900-billion rescue plan; now it’s Paulson’s turn
By Liz Peek

Post | 10/10/2008 9:00 am

Democrats Mull Another Potential Stimulus Plan to Get Economy Going

Congressional leaders say package could reach $150 billion to spur Americans to spend money; lawmakers would be asked to vote in lame-duck session
By The Staff at wowOwow.com

Post | 10/03/2008 3:00 pm

House Passes $700 Billion Bailout Bill

Lawmakers said it’s a bill to benefit Main Street America, not just Wall Street; Dems warn more needs to be done to fix regulatory oversight
By The Staff at wowOwow.com

Wall Street Weekly | 10/03/2008 11:00 am

5 Things Congress and Voters Don't Understand About the $700B Bailout Plan, by Liz Peek

This is not about Wall Street …

Bears, Bulls, Chickens and Pigs: wOw’s Wall Street Weekly with Liz Peek (Week of 9/29)

By Liz Peek

Post | 10/03/2008 9:45 am

Is Relief in Sight? House Plans Second Bailout Vote Today

Vote on $700 billion package could come as early as midday; unclear whether there are enough votes to pass, but looking good
By The Staff at wowOwow.com

Post | 09/30/2008 10:40 am

Lawmakers Blame Each Other for Bailout Breakdown

Many lawmakers afraid of not being re-elected in a few weeks if they support the bill; many Americans angry at finger-pointing in Washington
By The Staff at wowOwow.com

Post | 09/30/2008 10:30 am

Obama, McCain Take Jabs at Each Other Over Failed Bailout

McCain accuses Obama of infusing ‘unnecessary partisanship’ in bailout negotiations; GOP advisers accuse Obama, Democrats in Congress of causing Republicans to vote against bill
By The Staff at wowOwow.com

Post | 09/30/2008 10:15 am

Bush: Without Rescue Plan, 'Economic Damage Will Be Painful and Lasting'

For the financial security of every American, Congress must act,’ president says, urging Congress to pass bailout package quickly
By The Staff at wowOwow.com

Post | 09/30/2008 10:00 am

Stock Market Futures Up at Opening

Stocks headed for partial rebound Tuesday after losing $1.2 trillion the day before as Congress failed to pass bailout package
By The Staff at wowOwow.com

Post | 09/29/2008 5:20 pm

Update: House Votes No on $700B Bailout Bill

The House voted Monday to reject the $700 billion bailout bill, despite urges from President Bush and administration officials to push it into law or face economic doom
By The Staff at wowOwow.com

Post | 09/26/2008 10:10 am

Congress Pointing Fingers Over Implosion of $700B Bailout Package

Wall Street grinds to virtual halt out of fear that Congress won’t act soon to help steady markets
By The Staff at wowOwow.com

Post | 09/25/2008 10:30 am

Congress Close to Bailout Deal

Although lawmakers could begin drafting deal today, McCain still vows to return to Washington to help negotiate terms
By The Staff at wowOwow.com

Post | 09/24/2008 10:00 am

Republicans, Democrats Spitting Mad Over $700 Billion Bailout

Bloodbath’ was result of meetings between Cheney, worried lawmakers; Warren Buffett pumps at least $5B into Goldman Sach, calls current environment an ‘economic Pearl Harbor’
By The Staff at wowOwow.com