Oct 24th, 2008 · Consumers don't need any declaration or stamp of approval from economists to know when the economy has soured. They can feel it. This fall, a swirl of negative factors has shattered consumer confidence. And most economists agree that we're in a recession.
Oct 3rd, 2008 · The House of Representatives passed the big bailout and almost immediately President Bush signed the measure. There have been other occasions when the wheels of government have moved this quickly: President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's declaration of war on Dec. 8, 1941, and President Johnson's signing of the Civil Rights Bill on July 2, 1964.
Sep 2nd, 2008 · The prime minister of Thailand declared a state of emergency Tuesday in the capital, Bangkok. For a week, thousands of anti-government protesters have camped on the grounds of the prime minister's office and have refused to move until he resigns.
Aug 21st, 2008 · Three days of heavy rains from Tropical Storm Fay have flooded hundreds of homes and caused tornadoes in parts of Florida. Gov. Charlie Crist has described the flooding as catastrophic and requested that President Bush issue a federal disaster declaration.
Jul 4th, 2008 · World Cafe celebrates July 4th with its own "Declaration of Independents." Host David Dye pulls out some of the most memorable World Cafe studio performances by independent artists, including Firewater, Dawn Landes, Stars, and The New Pornographers.
Jul 4th, 2008 · A July 4 tradition continues. Morning Edition hosts, reporters, newscasters and commentators read the Declaration of Independence.
Jun 26th, 2008 · President George W. Bush welcomes North Korea's decision to hand over a long-delayed accounting of its nuclear activities to China, a key step in the denuclearization process. In return for the declaration, Bush says he will lift trade restrictions.
Jun 26th, 2008 · North Korea on Thursday submitted its long-awaited declaration detailing its nuclear weapons activities. In turn, the Bush administration said it will lift some trade sanctions against the country, and move to take it off the U.S. terrorism blacklist.