Henry Paulson Videos at WCBS 880 Video Archive at wcbs880.com

4 Dec 2008

Is $700B Bailout Cash Being Wasted?

There are already serious questions about the spending accountability of the $700 billion bailout package.

"… Henry Paulson is very nine -- about the conduct and motivations of this colleagues on Wall Street. He thought to be given the money …" at 2:01

1 Spoken Highlight

2:32

25 Nov 2008

Government Shores Up Credit Markets

From student loans to credit card debt, consumers are feeling the pinch from a tightening credit market. Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson announced two programs worth $800 billion to increase lending.

Episode Duration -- 1:37

18 Nov 2008

Paulson Grilled On Bailout Plan

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson faces tough questioning over his decision not to buy bad mortgages as part of the $700 billion bailout plan.

Episode Duration -- 2:26

13 Nov 2008

Bailout Plan Sees Major Shift

The Bush administration isn't signing on to an automaker bailout yet, but the mortgage-related bailout has a major change in policy.

"… chunk of the 700 billion dollars under the bailout plan. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson announced a significant shift in the program. …" at 0:22

1 Spoken Highlight

1:28

12 Nov 2008

Paulson To Banks: Continue Lending

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson urges the nation's banks to start loosening up credit.

Episode Duration -- 0:40

12 Nov 2008

Paulson: No Apologies For Bailout Switch

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson says he won't apologize to Congress for changing the focus of the $700 bailout plan. The program will not buy troubled assets as originally planned.

Episode Duration -- 0:45

14 Oct 2008

Treasury To Invest In Banks

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson announced Tuesday that the government will buy stock in nine US banks. Some Congressional lawmakers applauded the move but said other regulation is needed to protect consumers.

Episode Duration -- 1:44

10 Oct 2008

Bush Tries Again To Calm Financial Fears

In a Rose Garden speech, President George W. Bush said the federal government's financial rescue plan is aggressive, but will take time to work.

"… economic team carrying out this effort. Led by secretary of the treasury Hank Paulson. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. SEC chairman Chris Cox and the DNC chair -- I thank them and they're dedicated teams for …" at 6:50

1 Spoken Highlight

7:46

8 Oct 2008

Fed Slashes Key Interest Rate

The Federal Reserve and banks around the globe slashed interest rates Wednesday while world economic leaders said a recovery could begin next year.

"… again are urging patience. That was also the message from Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson today who said quote that turmoil will not end quickly. He made those remarks as he urged the importance of fast action …" at 1:25

1 Spoken Highlight

1:46

8 Oct 2008