Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets Lawmakers Work To Save Bailout Plan; Dow Rallies September 30, 2008 • Lawmakers are tinkering at the edges of their $700 billion financial rescue plan in a bid to win over reluctant Republicans without losing Democratic supporters in the process. The Dow closed up 490 points.
What's Next In The Rescue Plan? September 30, 2008 • Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH), one of the key Republican negotiators on the financial rescue bill that failed Monday, says the same measure needs to be voted on and approved. "We don't have too many options here," he says. Gregg says the House vote was "unfortunate," adding it aggravated the situation dramatically.
Election 2008 How Healthy Are The Candidates? September 30, 2008 • Are the candidates healthy enough to serve in the job they're gunning for? John McCain allowed reporters to look at — but not photocopy — more than a thousand pages of health records last May. Barack Obama provided a one-page summary from his doctor.
Congress Weighs Next Move On Financial Bailout September 30, 2008 • Senators promised that lawmakers would indeed be back with a bill later this week after they tweak it to pick up more support.
Religion Steven Waldman Tackles Religion, Politics And Palin Fresh Air September 30, 2008 • Ex-journalist and Belief.net co-founder Steven Waldman talks about Bill Maher's new film Religulous, and about how faith is figuring in this political season — notably in the candidacy of vice-presidential hopeful Sarah Palin.
Movies Bill Maher And Larry Charles, Getting 'Religulous' Fresh Air September 30, 2008 • The new documentary Religulous offers a satirical — and critical — look at the world's religions. Directed by Larry Charles, the film features Bill Maher posing undercover as a man seeking spiritual guidance from various religious groups.
Rep. Jackson-Lee Explains Vote Against Bailout September 30, 2008 • Farai Chideya speaks with two prominent members of Congress who made up their own minds about the $700 billion bailout plan and made different choices. Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee of Texas explains why she voted against it.
Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets Bush's Statement On Financial Rescue Plan September 30, 2008 • President Bush on Tuesday urged Congress to keep working on a solution to the financial crisis a day after the House rejected a $700 billion bailout measure. Read a transcript of his remarks.
Rep. Waters Explains Her Vote In Favor Of Bailout September 30, 2008 • Farai Chideya speaks with two prominent members of Congress who made up their own minds about the $700 billion bailout plan and made different choices. First, Rep. Maxine Waters of California explains why she voted for the bill.
Economy Obama Suggests Expanding Deposit Insurance September 30, 2008 • Senator Barack Obama has proposed a fix to the bailout legislation. He wants to expand federal deposit insurance for families and small businesses. Currently bank deposits are insured up to $100,000. His plan would more than double that limit to $250,000.
Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets Bailout Fails; Leaders Vow To Try Again September 30, 2008 • The drama on Capitol Hill Monday reverberated on Wall Street and in financial markets around the world. The House rejected the proposed $700 billion rescue plan for Wall Street despite pleas from President Bush, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and congressional leaders. Lawmakers will be back later this week to try again.
Rep. Van Hollen: Contagion Will Spread To Main St. September 30, 2008 • Congressman Chris Van Hollen, a member of the House Democratic leadership, blames Republicans for not getting enough votes to pass the Wall Street bailout measure. He says even though nobody liked everything, Democrats were able to deliver two-thirds of the votes. Van Hollen says if something isn't done soon, the crisis on Wall Street will spread to Main Street.
Congressman Garrett Had Concerns From Day One September 30, 2008 • Republican Congressman Scott Garrett of New Jersey voted against the bailout proposal. He says he had concerns from the very beginning about the $700 billion Wall Street rescue package. Garrett says he especially didn't like the idea of authorizing the Treasury to buy mortgage-backed securities.
Election 2008 Same-Day Voters In Ohio Barraged With Ads September 30, 2008 • Beginning Tuesday, voters in Ohio have a six-day window in which they may register and cast their ballot in the same day. Political campaigns are taking advantage of the target audience and inundating television viewers with ads. And it's not just the Republican and Democratic presidential nominees, ads involving local initiatives are bombarding viewers too.
Sen. Joseph Biden (D-DE) September 30, 2008 • Browse NPR coverage of Democratic vice-presidential candidate Delaware Sen. Joseph Biden.
