Articles related to "Bailouts"

Bush lost his credibility with America a long time ago, so why should it take him at his word when he says a $700 billion bailout is necessary?

President Obama, the White House Energizer Bunny, battles tirelessly for new programs; meanwhile, voters fault his party's strategy in righting the US financial mess.

As governments pour trillions of dollars into shaky businesses, many economists are saying this might make for good politics but it's damaging in the long run.

Extensive economic research showing that people are willing to pay to punish bailout recipients and others who violate principles of justice and fair play.

With Federal Reserve engineered bailouts of Bear Stearns, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, AIG, and WaMu, will an additional $700 billion dollars from U.S. taxpayers bring calm?

Reversing the trend of outsourcing employment to other countries by reallocating those jobs to the prison population could alleviate taxpayers burden by 60 billion.

The chopping and shaving coming recently from America's Big-3 automakers also materialized in the form of closed plants, job losses, and cut NASCAR sponsorships.

During periods of economic growth, large corporations including automakers asked for an received major tax cuts across the board. Now they want to be bailed out.

Detroit's Big 3 auto makers Ford, GM and Chrysler moved closer to having their rescue plan approved. At stake - an American car industry and potentially millions of jobs.

Budget cuts in education are weakening the very institutions that offer one of the best solutions to national recovery while non-public high schools confront survival.

The $700 billion bailout has been criticized universally for failing to solve the credit crisis in America. How will the Obama Administration address this problem?

Government rescue of financial corporations is becoming so common that the American style of capitalism is hardly recognizable. Seething for decades, the recipe is easy.

10,000 people across the country took to the streets in places like New York and Fargo, North Dakota to protest bailout money used for million-dollar bonuses.

Now that AIG, GM, and Bank of America are clamoring for their slice of the bailout pie, Congress and President Bush are in search of answers.

With mounting government bailouts and talk of government takeovers, Is the U.S. headed towards becoming a socialist nation?

Amid the hype of Washington's plan to rescue Wall Street bankers, congress and their political minions have failed to explain how the costly financials will be valued.

Global capital markets have undergone a seismic shift in the wake of the U.S. financial meltdown. The question is: where will this financial crisis lead?

Contrary to popular belief, the current Wall Street fiasco was caused by bad government policies and disastrous intervention. More intervention will only make it worse.

The auto industry wanted one; the banking sector already got one; why not give it to the "green" food companies?

When banks are deemed "too big to fail" and government rewards that failure, there could be serious consequences -- both good and bad. We need answers - not platitudes.

Having an abandon ship kit available will greatly supplement the personal survival kit carried by prepared mariners.

Public anger is growing at the way in which senior executives are paid while average workers are struggling to get by.

The recent survival story of boaters stranded in the Gulf of Mexico highlights lessons learned in how to make it easier for rescuers to find a vessel in distress.

Current times are eerily similar to The Great Depression. Are some of the lessons learned during that chaotic time now applicable?

South African Finance Minister, Trevor Manuel's 2009 budget speech receives mixed reactions from economists and political parties.

SAA needs to shut down to save South Africa from further humiliation.

A look at where the presidential candidates stand on the economy and other issues that affect the American workforce.

In a new series of articles on Al Jazeera.net a development economist is suggesting that the USA is behaving like a developing country of the worse kind.

While Canadians are concerned about huge job losses in the auto sector, many are concerned that bailing out these companies sets a bad precedent.

Barack Obama has asked President Bush to support aid to General Motors; Bush may withhold his endorsement until a controversial trade deal is passed. What is at stake?

Chancellor Alistair Darling is expected to impose a windfall tax on bankers bonuses as he attempts to get to grips with the UK's dire finances in the pre-Budget report

With the US Dollar on the brink of collapse, world leaders met in Britain for the G 20 summit to discuss remedy that would support the World Bank and the IMF.

Some economists are now saying the $787 billion (U.S.) in stimulus spending contained in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act isn't enough.

When the US government gives money to large corporations some of the benefits of those funds are bound to end up somewhere else in the world.

Chrysler has threatened to pull out of Canada. The statement came as Company CEO Tom Lasorda testified before a Parliamentary Committee.

Most Americans are not pleased with the developments in the state of the automobile industry, since millions of people face losing their jobs.

In the second presidential debate, attacks escalated as Obama and McCain touched on alternative energy, Iraq, Russia, tax cuts, and health care plans.

Michael Moore's latest and arguably most provocative documentary film taps working class anger to expose corporate greed and offers a simple remedy: Democracy.

Chrysler's exit from Canada is moving closer to reality. The automaker is evaluating how a possible exit will affect suppliers.

Lawmakers can't agree on an economic rescue plan threatening the future of the world economy. Television news is keeping anxious investors informed in unprecedented way.

Everyone could use a little more money, especially in the current economic climate. But how effective is a check for every American worker toward stimulating the economy?

Who says there is no free lunch? There is at taxpayer expense for those able to lobby the government for benefits to operate golf courses, airlines, utilities and more.

G-20 world leaders meet in Washington, D.C. to discuss the global financial crisis and potential financial bailouts on a large scale, without Barack Obama in attendance.

On September 6, 2009, Greyhound Canada went public, demanding $15 - $20 million in federal funding to maintain service in Western Canada and Northern Ontario.

Moveon.org has an online petition, CNN offers Ireporters a voice, and every member of congress has a phone and an address.

Warren Buffett, the world's richest man, has used his substantial cash reserves to complete two multi-billion dollar deals with corporate giants Goldman Sachs and GE.

After a lengthy period of Parliamentary prorogue, the Canadian government came alive at the end of January to promise goodies to Canadians, if it can remain in power.

Rosemary Williams has become the face of the foreclosure crisis in Minneapolis. People are engaging in direct action tactics to help the woman keep her home.

It's estimated that around 40 percent of homeowner loans are owned by the banks Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae - consumers can benefit from government bailouts to these banks.

Already provoking pro-lifers by lifting the Mexico City policy, President Obama asked for removal of Planned Parenthood's "bailout" as pro-life activists celebrated.