Bush Urges Calm as Lawmakers Weigh Stimulus Options
Oct 10, 2008 3:58 PM
President Bush today reiterated that administration officials are moving forward as quickly as possible to halt the free-fall of world financial markets and urged patience as those efforts take hold around the globe.
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Tax Break for Bank Mergers Raises Congressional Concerns
Oct 10, 2008 3:48 PM
Top Senate Finance Committee members could seek next year to change recent Treasury Department rules that provide a large tax break for companies that buy or make investments in banks to prevent a rush of mergers, Senate aides said.
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Experts Warn New President Could Be Tested by Terrorists
Oct 10, 2008 3:37 PM
The next president must be vigilant in preventing terrorist attacks, particularly during the early days of his administration when terrorist groups might seek to test a new commander in chief, experts say.
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Document of the Day: President's Working Group on Financial Crisis
Oct 10, 2008 11:55 AM
In the midst of a tumbling stock market, the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets has updated its March report on factors that are contributing to the nation’s economic woes. Here is the report.
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Oct 09, 2008 11:34 AM
A list of hearings scheduled for the week of Monday, Oct. 13 to Friday, Oct. 17.
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