Nov 10th, 2008 · The U.S. is giving new financial assistance to American International Group, providing $40 billion to the troubled insurance giant in return for partial ownership. The government will replace a proposal to give the firm $123 billion with one worth $150 billion.
Oct 31st, 2008 · There is a new proposal on the ballot in Michigan that would expand the use of human embryos in medical research, but would limit the manner in which they could be acquired. The proposal appears to be popular in public opinion polls.
Oct 24th, 2008 · The head of the FDIC has detailed a plan to provide relief to struggling homeowners. Does the proposal have what it takes to rescue thousands of families from defaulting on their home loans?
Oct 22nd, 2008 · Ireland is having tough budget times. But austerity measures put forth by the ruling party Fianna Fail went to far for some citizens. The government was forced to reverse its proposal that called for cutting healthcare benefits for seniors.
Oct 22nd, 2008 · As the Treasury moves ahead with plans to shore up the country's troubled banks, there are increasing calls for the government to do more to help troubled mortgage holders. Guy Cecala publishes an industry newsletter called Inside Mortgage Finance. He tells Renee Montagne that all the proposals have one goal in mind: keep the borrow in their home.
Oct 18th, 2008 · This week, European leaders called for an emergency international summit to discuss reinventing the global financial system. The proposal drew a tepid reaction from the United States, so French President Nicolas Sarkozy is traveling to Camp David to bring Europe's case to President Bush.
Oct 15th, 2008 · The issue that has taken over the upcoming election is the economy. Uncertainty in the markets has forced presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and John McCain to adjust their economic proposals. Both candidates unveiled their plans this week — just in time for Wednesday's final debate.
Oct 14th, 2008 · Republican presidential candidate John McCain has unveiled his new economic proposal in Blue Bell, Pa. One key provision is a tax break for senior citizens who withdraw money from retirement accounts.