Taxpayer Bill for Fannie/Freddie May Be Zero
The debate over the potential cost focuses on a $25 billion worst-case scenario that may not happen.
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03:19PM 07/22/08
Obama's Iraq Tour Rekindles Pullout Debate
McCain assails suggestions about setting a timetable for pulling out U.S. troops.
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03:19PM 07/21/08
Obama Fund-Raising Looks Better Than It Is
While Obama collected $52 million in June vs $22 million raised by McCain, the combined Republican Party campaigns hold $95 million vs. $92 million for the Democrats.
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02:08PM 07/17/08
Forget the Polls, McCain Is Struggling
The GOP presidential hopeful is tripping over Bush's big-spending coattails.
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12:12PM 07/16/08
Bush Calls for Calm, Fast Action in Congress
The president assures Americans that bank deposits are safe and points to strong points in the economy. He also calls on Congress to finalize housing and energy legislation.
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12:39PM 07/15/08
Politics: Fannie, Freddie Fix May Not Come Quick
President Bush puts forward a plan, but Congress may not act quickly to approve the temporary deal.
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03:52PM 07/14/08
The Illinois senator is pulling out all the stops to win over working-class women -- and those who supported former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
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09:26AM 07/10/08
Senate Surrenders on Surveillance Bill
President Bush and telecom companies get their wish in the passage of immunity on the wiretapping bill.
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06:29PM 07/09/08
Candidates Need to Check Economic Facts
McCain and Obama trade barbs over whose economic plan will foster growth. Both need formal budget plans.
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01:13PM 07/08/08
Candidates Must Walk Free Trade Fine Line
Some big issues on the table are NAFTA, farm subsidies and U.S. policy toward Russia and China.
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03:48PM 07/01/08
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