How optimistic is President Bush that the second time is the charm for House passage of the bailout bill? What are the presidential candidates saying about their support for the bill in the Senate? What explanations are we hearing from the few senators who voted against the updated plan? And what is House Speaker Nancy […]
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The News Part 2
Posted in October 2nd, 2008
How did the markets fare on Thursday after Senate passage of the bailout bill and investors await the verdict in the House? What can we expect from Sarah Palin and Joe Biden in tonight’s vice presidential debate? Which Midwestern state is being abandoned by the McCain campaign? We answer all of these questions in this […]
What Taxpayers Need to Know About the Bailout
Posted in October 2nd, 2008
There is no consensus among House Republicans or Democrats about whether supporting the revised bailout bill is the right thing to do. What about the taxpayers? Should you support or oppose this plan? How much will it squeeze taxpayers? Will you get your money back and possibly even more or does history show otherwise? And […]
Why Arizona Rep. Trent Franks Opposes the Bailout Bill
Posted in October 2nd, 2008
After changes made by the Senate, the revised $700 billion bailout plan seems destined for House passage on Friday. But Arizona Rep. Trent Franks is not budging in his opposition to the plan. Why not? Why does he believe putting up so much in taxpayer dollars is unacceptable? What kind of alternative is he pursuing? […]
Why South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson Supports the Bailout Bill
Posted in October 2nd, 2008
Supporters of the revised $700 billion bailout plan are optimistic the House of Representatives will pass the revised plan on Friday. Why should it be passed? Why are the changes good? And how are constituents being impacted by the current financial crisis? We ask South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson, who supported the bill on Monday […]
Palin and Biden Debate Tonight
Posted in October 2nd, 2008
While Barack Obama and John McCain still have two debates ahead of them, tonight is the one and only face-to-face encounter between vice presidential nominees Sarah Palin and Joe Biden. So who faces more pressure? How will they address the ongoing financial crisis? Will the candidates go after each other or the presidential nominees? And […]
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