Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'infusion'

Senate Says No; Automakers Scramble For Cash

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:39:00 EST

The Senate's rejection of the auto bailout plan left Detroit's automakers scrounging for a short-term cash infusion Friday to forestall imminent bankruptcy. World stock markets dropped on the news and stock futures pointed to a big sell-off when U.S. markets open.

Congress Sends White House Auto Bailout Plan

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST

Congressional Democrats have sent the White House a draft of a roughly $15 billion auto bailout that is expected to come to a vote this week. The automakers say they will have run out of money without the cash infusion.

Dutch Bank ING The Latest To Get A Cash Infusion

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Governments around the world continue to announce financial rescue plans. Dutch officials poured more than $13 billion into their country's largest bank, ING. Over the weekend, ING became the latest European bank to seek government help. And Swedish officials have announced they're setting up a bailout fund. They'll also guarantee some Swedish bank debt worth $200 billion.

Federal Plan To Invest In Banks Met With Caution

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The government's $250 billion cash infusion into banks is to get them lending again. The Treasury Department is also taking an ownership stake in nine banks. While many bankers and economists express some concern about the plan, reaction has been mostly favorable.

A Look At The European Banking Situation

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:01:00 EDT

The bank bailout has extended to Europe, where infusions of government cash rescued some struggling financial giants. Analysts predict the result of the crisis will be a major consolidation of European banks.

Mortgage Losses Cripple Cleveland-Based Bank

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:00:00 EDT

National City, a major regional bank with headquarters in Cleveland, has been struggling with subprime mortgage losses. On Monday, the bank announced a huge capital infusion and watched its already depressed stock fall even further. Dan Bobkoff reports from member station WCPN.

Washington Mutual Negotiating to Shore Up Finances

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:10:00 EDT

Washington Mutual, the country's largest savings and loan, is close to a deal to receive a $5 billion cash infusion. It was a major player in the lending boom, and now it's teetering because of losses in the subprime mortgage market.

Bush Holds Firm on Iraq as War Enters Sixth Year

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:05:00 EDT

On the fifth anniversary of the start of the Iraq war, President Bush acknowledged Wednesday that there is "understandable debate" over the conflict. At the Pentagon, Bush said that increasing the pace of withdrawal could be a setback to progress made since the so-called "surge" -- an infusion of 30,000 additional troops last year.

Bush Signs Economic Stimulus Legislation

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:30:00 EST

President Bush has signed into law a $152 billion economic stimulus bill approved by Congress last week. The plan is intended to provide a quick infusion of cash into the economy, through tax rebates of up to $600 for individuals and $1,200 for couples. Parents will get an additional $300 per child.

Bush Proposes $150B Cash Infusion for Economy

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:12:00 EST

President Bush on Friday attached a dollar figure to the economic stimulus package he's been talking about this week. He says he'd like to see $150 billion in tax rebates and other measures to keep the economy from slowing any further. But questions remain about who would get the rebates -- and who would not.

McAuliffe on Clinton's Surprise Win in N.H.

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:29:00 EST

Her come-from-behind victory in the New Hampshire primary has translated into a new infusion of campaign funds for Democrat Hillary Clinton. Co-host Renee Montagne speaks to Terry McAuliffe, manager of Clinton's presidential campaign.

Merrill Lynch Gets Cash Infusion

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:00:00 EST

Merrill Lynch, which is trying to bail itself out of losses incurred from the subprime mortgage debacle, gets $6 billion from two new investors, one in Singapore and one in the U.S.

Grady Memorial Hospital Has Cash Emergency

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 08:36:00 EST

Grady Memorial Hospital is Atlanta's only safety net hospital for the poor. But the 100-year old institution is on the verge of collapse. Without a major infusion of money by the end of the year, Grady will fail to make payroll and may have to close. Its board of trustees has agreed to resign.

Fed Plans to Pump $40B into Banking System

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:00:00 EST

The Federal Reserve Bank moved Wednesday morning to ease a global credit crisis. The Fed's move was coordinated with four other major central banks and is designed to increase liquidity around the globe. Many banks are feeling the housing and mortgage industry problems in the U.S. and have curtailed their lending. The Fed hopes a big and coordinated infusion of cash will keep the global economy humming.

UBS Takes $10 Billion Hit on Subprime Investments

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:39:00 EST

Investment banking giant UBS has announced $10 billion in write-downs, or a slash in the value of its assets in the subprime mortgage market. To bolster its finances, UBS is receiving a cash infusion from investors in Singapore and the Middle East. In other business news, CompUSA said it will close all 103 of its outlets after the holiday shopping season.

'Marketplace' Report: Fed Promotes Holiday Lending

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:00:00 EST

The Federal Reserve plans to provide an 8-billion dollar cash infusion to facilitate lending during the holiday season. The money is essentially a low-interest loan to the nation's banks, to be repaid on January 10th.

Market Rallies on Citigroup Stock Deal

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:40:00 EST

The stock market rallied Tuesday on a sharp fall in oil prices and news that Citigroup is about to get a major cash infusion. The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority bought $7.5 billion of Citigroup stock, giving it a 4.9 percent stake in the U.S. financial services giant.

Medicare Fraud Acute in South Florida

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 08:56:00 EDT

Medicare fraud claims are suspected to be about $35 billion a year; it is especially acute in South Florida. Companies are over-billing Medicare for medical equipment and infusion drugs for HIV/AIDS patients. The scam is even replacing the drug trade as the crime of choice.

Congress Alters Approach to Bioterrorist Threat

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:00:00 EST

The House and Senate pass legislation to revamp the Bush administration's $5.6 billion effort to counter bioterrorism threats, reorganizing management of the program and providing struggling companies with periodic cash infusions to help fund their research and testing. More than a year in the making, the legislation was considered by many to be an effort to salvage the two-year-old Project BioShield, which has been marked by delays and problems.

Republicans Seek to Keep Wyoming 'Red'

Sun, 05 Nov 2006 08:00:00 EST

Wyoming has been a solidly Republican state for some time. But just to be sure it stays that way in the 2006 elections, the GOP is sending an infusion of cash -- not to mention a native son, Vice President Dick Cheney.

Female Hormone May Help Heal Brain Injuries

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EDT

A female hormone might help heal brain injuries, according to a new study published in Annals of Emergency Medicine. Infusions of progesterone were associated with a lower death rate and a better recovery in patients treated with the hormone.

Tibet's Economy Depends on Beijing

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:20:00 EDT

China is one of the world's fastest-growing economies, but Tibet remains one of its poorest spots. Beijing pumps billions of dollars into Tibet each year, an infusion that's partly intended to stabilize the Himalayan region.

Senate to Vote on Billions for War Efforts

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 06:00:00 EDT

Final approval is due in the Senate for an additional $66 billion for the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Despite the fresh infusion of money, the House and Senate are both plunging into charged debates over U.S. policy in Iraq. The Senate may focus on how much longer American forces should be deployed there.

Embattled GM Finds Cash in Financing Arm

Mon, 03 Apr 2006 16:00:00 EDT

General Motors has agreed to sell a majority stake in its financing arm, GMAC, to a group of investors for a total of $13 billion over three years. The infusion of cash will help GM, which lost $10 billion last year, cut its debt and move it toward a restoration of its debt to investment grade from junk status.