Americans finger oil firms for gas runup
July 31st, 2008 . by admin
Americans see big oil companies and overseas oil producers as the top culprits responsible for high gas prices, according to a poll released Thursday.
Paulson sees growth despite housing ills
July 31st, 2008 . by admin
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Bush wants more coal-fired electricity
July 31st, 2008 . by admin
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Fuel prices fall for 14th day in a row
July 31st, 2008 . by admin
Fuel prices fell for the 14th straight day, with gasoline approaching $3.90 a gallon, a daily survey of gas station credit card swipes showed Thursday.
Look forward, not backward
July 31st, 2008 . by admin
Here's a shocker. We found out this morning that the economy stinks and that the stench began to emanate in the fourth quarter.
Jobless claims surge to 5-year high
July 31st, 2008 . by admin
Jobless claims rose to their highest level in five years last week, the latest evidence that Americans are still having a hard time finding a job.
The credit crunch comes to the mall
July 30th, 2008 . by admin
The credit crunch isn't just for Wall Street anymore.
Bush pushes Congress on oil drilling
July 30th, 2008 . by admin
President Bush called Wednesday for Congress to allow offshore oil drilling, citing an "urgent" need to reduce pressure on crude and gas prices.
Americans favor offshore drilling
July 30th, 2008 . by admin
As the nation struggles to meet its energy needs, more Americans think drilling for oil and natural gas in offshore waters is a good idea, according to according to a CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll released Wednesday.
Gas prices fall, but no relief for drivers
July 30th, 2008 . by admin
Gasoline prices may have fallen over the last 13 days, but the decline has offered little relief to long-distance commuters who still blanch at the pump every time they fill up.
White House confident of U.S. bond rating
July 30th, 2008 . by admin
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Bush signs housing rescue law
July 30th, 2008 . by admin
President Bush on Wednesday signed into law a sweeping housing bill that aims to boost the struggling housing market and bolster mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Government debt near record
July 30th, 2008 . by admin
The Bush administration has announced details on how it plans to borrow the billions of dollars it will need to cope with the soaring budget deficits.
Small business boosts payrolls - survey
July 30th, 2008 . by admin
The U.S. private sector gained 9,000 jobs in July, primarily among small businesses and in service jobs, according to a report by payroll manager ADP released Wednesday.
Fannie, Freddie rescue won’t be cheap
July 30th, 2008 . by admin
When it comes to rescuing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, there's not likely to be any middle ground.
Gas prices fall for 13th straight day
July 30th, 2008 . by admin
Regular gas prices at the pump, along with diesel and ethanol, have declined for the 13th straight day, a daily survey of filling station credit card swipes showed Wednesday.
Cracking down on mortgage scammers
July 30th, 2008 . by admin
While Congress and the Bush administration are focusing on bailing out struggling homeowners and financial companies, another group of federal officials are going after the people who helped propel the country into the mortgage crisis.
