Learn About the Economy with ‘IOUSA’
Learn About the Economy with 'IOUSA'
5 min - Aug 22, 2008
New documentary takes in-depth look at the current state of the economy.
Obama mocks McCain on economy
Obama mocks McCain on economy
4 min - Aug 21, 2008
Aug. 21 - At a town hall-style campaign stop in Chester, Virginia, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama ridiculed his opponent John McCain over how many homes he has and how he defines "rich".
Obama promises efforts to revive economy
Obama promises efforts to revive economy
5 min - Jul 29, 2008
Bush comments on the economy
Bush comments on the economy
5 min - Jul 16, 2008
Jul. 15 - US President George W. Bush discussed the mortgage crisis, the state of the economy, and his proposals to explore for oil within US borders at a news conference on Tuesday. US President George W. Bush said on Tuesday that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac must be able to continue providing access to credit and the mortgage lenders should remain owned by shareholders. Despite financial uncertainty, the President said, the US economy is growing. He also said that market fundamentals of tight supplies and strong demand are pushing up prices at the pump. He urged the Congress to lift a ban on offshore oil and natural gas drilling to send a message to the world that oil supply will increase.
G8, nations eye economy, climate
G8, nations eye economy, climate
1 min - Jul 10, 2008
Jul 9 - The G8 summit in Japan concluded Wednesday, with developed and developing nations looking to boost growth and reign in greenhouse gases. The world's biggest polluters agreed on Wednesday (9 July, 2008) on the need for "deep cuts" in greenhouse gas emissions, but differences between developing and emerging economies kept them from setting specific targets. Dan Sloan reports. Related Story: Geldof: G8 relevance at risk