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1 Dec 2008

Math Tutor: Recession-Proof Job

With math and algebra being the toughest subjects for students, tutors are always in demand.

Episode Duration -- 4:35

1 Dec 2008

Free Hugs Fight Financial Stress

As the credit crunch raises stress levels in Hong Kong, people start hugging it out.

"… with the worldwide credit crunch and its economy is an it technical recession. …" at 0:28

1 Spoken Highlight

2:12

1 Dec 2008

Dow Dives After Recession Reports

The Dow sheds 690 points after a modest holiday shopping turnout and reports that the economy is in recession .

"… national bureau of economic research says the US economy is officially in recession is official arbiter economic cycles that the recession began in December of 7. The Federal Reserve predicts could last the middle nine that would make it the longest recession since the Great Depression. And the arts at one point two million jobs lost in the US this here. With the biggest factor in determining the start of the contraction. The US economy last recession -- march to November about one. They can current recession the second and it George W Bush Administration President Bush becomes that person -- preside over two recessions. Since -- Susan Lisovicz …" at 0:21

1 Spoken Highlight

1:02

24 Nov 2008

Uncut: Obama News Conference

Watch in its entirety President-elect Barack Obama's news conference in which he introduces his new economic team.

"… cycle. Dating committee the body charged with -- officially determine whether a recession has started and ended. Experience which will serve her well she advised me on our current economic challenges. Christine has done it …" at 6:05

1 Spoken Highlight

26:11

24 Nov 2008

Local Soldier Laid To Rest

Along the streets of Mansfield Monday morning, a horse-drawn caisson fashioned from an antique wagon carried the flag draped casket of Army Spc. Corey Shea. Shea, 21, was killed in Iraq Nov. 12.

"… students outside Mansfield high school that quietly watched the funeral procession. A recession so somber even a child knew this was an occasion to salute in the morning not in celebration. She graduated from Mansfield …" at 0:38

1 Spoken Highlight

1:56

23 Nov 2008

Al Gore Speaks On Clean Coal

Al Gore speaks about the realities of clean coal and the global reactions to climate change.

"… has often been presented as. Clean coal that that we shouldn't use recession. Making clear commitment not know any food or Nationalists who have tunes through various ways of capture and sequestration. But in a …" at 0:10

1 Spoken Highlight

3:49

20 Nov 2008

UAW Chief Makes Public Plea For Bailout

United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger says "inaction is simply not an option" when it comes to a public bailout of General Motors, Ford and Chrysler.

"… others that depend on auto industry. Would be in trouble. Our current recession that orient would be made much worse with revenues to federal state and local governments dropping. Forcing cuts in vital public programs. …" at 1:23

1 Spoken Highlight

2:05

20 Nov 2008

Teen Boy Gets Bionic Arm

After losing his hand to an explosives mishap, a New York teenager is sporting a bionic arm.

"… I think -- island recession in my twenties and thirties so might actually. Have thrill and transplant. …" at 1:32

1 Spoken Highlight

1:42

19 Nov 2008

Stalled: Automakers On Capitol Hill For Day Two Of Hearings

CEOs for Ford, GM and Chrysler face questions from the House Financial Services Committee, Wednesday. A Senate panel did not appear sympathetic during testimony Tuesday. Automakers insist $25 billion spent on a bailout would not cost as much as their failure would the entire US economy.

"… For assistance for one reason. To address the devastating automotive industry recession. Caused by our nation's financial meltdown. …" at 0:10

1 Spoken Highlight

1:15

19 Nov 2008

Skeptical Senators Skewer Big 3 CEOs

Members of a Senate panel had sharp words for the CEOs of Ford, Chrysler and GM, who are asking Congress for a bridge loan to stay afloat.

"… asking for assistance for one reason. To address the devastating automotive industry recession. Caused by our nation's financial meltdown. …" at 0:26

1 Spoken Highlight

1:37

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