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10 Dec 2008

Auto Bailout Agreement Reached

Congressional Democrats and the White House have agreed on a $14 billion bailout for the auto industry, but the bill faces major criticism from Senate Republicans.

Episode Duration -- 1:38

9 Dec 2008

White House And Congress Working On Deal To Help Automakers

Ford now says it does not need a bridge loan, however it supports loans to competitors, GM and Chrysler. The White House and Democratic Congressional leaders are working on a $15 billion deal that would help the automakers survive through March. At that point, the situation would be reassessed under the new administration.

"… that. Better bipartisan efforts that would that we can get this done congressional Democrats in the legislation to the White House Monday. Under the latest proposed terms of callers on could be appointed by the president …" at 0:19

1 Spoken Highlight

1:12

21 Nov 2008

Auto Bailout Battle Batters Dow

Uncertainty over the big three bailout creates another day of chaos on Wall Street.

"… auto makers may have left Washington empty handed but there's hope yet. Congressional Democrats are asking for a budget plan detailing just how the requested 25 billion dollars in bailout funds would be spent. If the …" at 0:34

1 Spoken Highlight

1:26

11 Nov 2008

Transition of Power: Bush Meets with Obama at White House

President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush welcomed President-Elect Barack Obama and Michelle Obama to the White House Monday. The President and President-Elect met for more than an hour privately discussing a wide range of topics, including international and domestic issues such as the economy. Laura Bush showed Michelle Obama the private residence of the White House, including where the Obamas' two young girls will live.

"… economic stimulus package and more aid for struggling automaker's. Policy response from congressional Democrats to use money from the government 700 billion dollar bailout package. To help the Big Three which are reportedly running out of …" at 0:56

1 Spoken Highlight

1:33

26 Sep 2008

Financial Bailout Plan Falls Apart

A contentions meeting, a splinter group and dire warnings -- the bailout meetings on Capitol Hill heat up and break down.

"… After days of wrangling and warnings of looming disaster a breakthrough. Key congressional Democrats and Republicans side by side saying the bailout looks like -- bill. …" at 0:03

1 Spoken Highlight

2:16

9 Sep 2008

Bush Announces Troop Cuts

President Bush on Tuesday announced plans to withdraw 8,000 troops from Iraq early next year, while increasing numbers in Afghanistan. Congressional Democrats called the plan inadequate.

"… the last big strategic decisions the president makes about the wars and congressional Democrats were quick to say it's a bad call. By February of 2009 -- US marine battalion an army combat brigade and thousands …" at 0:01

"… clear much to even more the plan immediately came under fire from congressional Democrats calling it inadequate on all counts I would. Have hoped that the president would immediately start sending more troops to. Afghanistan Reid …" at 0:41

2 Spoken Highlights

1:49

4 Sep 2008

RNC Uncut: Rep. Tom Cole

Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., addresses the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., attacking Democrats in Congress.

"… this summer. And while Americans were paying the price at the pump. Congressional Democrats voted themselves a five -- paid vacation. Rather than vote on energy solutions for the American people. No wonder. Congress has 9%. …" at 1:04

1 Spoken Highlight

2:17

30 Jul 2008

Campaign Tone Shifts

John McCain and Barack Obama talked about the economy Tuesday. Both campaigns also released a flurry of ads attacking one another and Democrats waged war with the media for coverage deemed unfair.

"… candidate and his rivals meantime the Washington Post web site reports that congressional Democrats are blasting its article blasting Obama. Saying the article. Took the senator's comments out of context. In Washington -- okay. …" at 1:37

1 Spoken Highlight

1:52

18 Jun 2008

Bush, Dems Argue Over Oil Drilling

President Bush is making a controversial call for more drilling at home, but Democrats, who control Congress, say: no way.

"… drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. And pointed a finger at congressional Democrats for opposing more drilling at home. Now Americans are paying the price comes from this destruction. Democrats fired back calling the White …" at 0:34

1 Spoken Highlight

1:37

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