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Jolted to action by deficit-conscious newcomers, the Republican-controlled House passed sweeping legislation early Saturday to cut $61 billion from hundreds of federal programs and shelter coal companies, oil refiners and farmers from new government regulations. (Feb. 19)
HEADLINE: House passes sweeping cuts to domestic programs
CAPTION: Jolted to action by deficit-conscious newcomers, the Republican-controlled House passed sweeping legislation early Saturday to cut $61 billion from hundreds of federal...
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Rep. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, says Republicans will not vote to raise the nation's borrowing limit, now at $14.3 trillion, in the coming weeks unless the measure also includes steps to cut government spending. (April 30)
HEADLINE (48 characters): GOP Address: Energy Costs, National debt
CAPTION: (255 characters): Rep. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, says Republicans will not vote to raise the nation's borrowing limit, now at $14.3 trillion, in the coming...
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Obama and Boehner trade blows on debt crisis impasse
1. US President Barack Obama walking to podium
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Barack Obama, US President:
"Would you rather reduce deficits and interest rates by raising revenue from those that are not now paying their fair share? Or would you...
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One month on, areas hit by Superstorm Sandy remain uninhabitable
Seaside Heights, New Jersey
1. Wide of sand and debris by shops at Seaside Heights
2. Wide of boardwalk at Seaside Heights
3. Wide of destroyed roller coaster
4. Close of destroyed roller coaster
5. Mid of broken boardwalk
6. Wide of...
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President Barack Obama and his chief GOP foe have taken to the airwaves with rival deficit plans, with a week to go before an unprecedented default and no break in sight to the congressional logjam.
HEADLINE Obama, Boehner in prime-time debt duel
CAPTION: President Barack Obama and his chief GOP foe have taken to the airwaves with rival deficit plans, with a week to go before an unprecedented default and no break in sight to the...
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Yellen Expects Gradual Interest Rate Hikes
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said Tuesday that the central bank still expects to raise interest rates gradually this year. But she said the Fed also recognizes the dangers of waiting too long to tighten credit.Testifying to...
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US: Yellen expects gradual interest rate hikes
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said Tuesday that the central bank still expects to raise interest rates gradually this year. But she said the Fed also recognizes the dangers of waiting too long to tighten credit.Testifying to...
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US-China trade friction impacting economic growth
China's 2018 economic growth fell to a three-decade low, adding to pressure on Beijing to settle a tariff war with Washington.
Bloomberg
Apollo Management: Infrastructure Deal Will Boost GDP Growth
Jul.29 -- Torsten Slok, Chief Economist for Apollo Management says the infrastructure deal will boost GDP growth in the U.S. He speaks with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Australia".
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RBNZ Sees 'Dramatic' Slowing in House-Price Growth
May.27 -- Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Adrian Orr discusses monetary policy and the state of the economy. The central bank this week projected that its official cash rate may start to rise in the second half of next year. Orr...
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6 days away from government default, House Republicans appeared to be coalescing around a work-in-progress plan by House Speaker John Boehner. Senate Democrats are dismissing the proposal, and it''s gotten a thumbs-down from tea party activists, too.
HEADLINE: USTV: GOP retools debt plan, Dems ponder fallback plan
CAPTION: 6 days away from government default, House Republicans appeared to be coalescing around a work-in-progress plan by House Speaker John Boehner. Senate Democrats are...
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WRAP Bernanke says recession could end in 2009, moderate rebound on Wall St
Washington D.C
1. Wide shot Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke greets Senators Dodd and Shelby ++MUTE++
2. Cutaway Bernanke ++MUTE++
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Ben Bernanke, Federal Reserve Chairman:
"As you are aware, the US economy is...
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Federal Budget for FY 2005
1. Fiscal Year 2005 budget arriving at Capitol Hill
2. Boxes with copies of FY 2005 budget
3. Budget books
4. Close up budget book
5. US President George W. Bush meeting with his Cabinet
6. US Vice President Dick Cheney
7. SOUNDBITE:...
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Mitt Romney addresses RNC
Mitt Romney addresses RNC
If America really wants change, it's time to look for the sun in the west, cause it's about to rise and shine from Arizona and Alaska! The American people have always been the source of our nation's strength...
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GCC coping with low prices, according to IMF regional chief
LEAD IN:Oil-producing countries in the Middle East are coping with low global oil prices, according the International Monetary Fund's regional chief.But the organisation has released a report showing low economic growth this year expects...
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Geithner testifies on actions regarding LIBOR
Republican lawmakers criticised US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner at a hearing of the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday for failing to alert the US Congress four years ago that banks could be manipulating a key global...
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Bush pushes back against US Congress over spending in radio address
1. SOUNDBITE: (English) George W. Bush, US President: ++Overlaid by graphic of Bush giving weekly radio address++
"Congress's first priority should be to provide the funds and flexibility to keep our troops safe and help them protect our...
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In the weekly Republican message, newly elected Sen. Rob Portman criticized Obama's 2012 budget plan for proposing no changes to entitlement programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid, which are huge contributors to overall government spending. (Feb. 26)
GOP Weekly Address: Get our fiscal house in order
In the weekly Republican message, newly elected Sen. Rob Portman criticized Obama's 2012 budget plan for proposing no changes to entitlement programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid,...
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Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal says Republicans are ready to work with the president on turning around the economy, but says Obama's recovery plan will increase the size of government, raise taxes and saddle future generations with debt.
HEADLINE: GOP's Jindal calls Obama's plan irresponsible
CAPTION: Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal says Republicans are ready to work with the president on turning around the economy, but says Obama's recovery plan will increase the size of...
Bloomberg
What's Driving the Improving Swiss Economy?
Sept. 6 -- Bloomberg's Zoe Schneeweiss reports on the Swiss economy and negative rates. She speaks on "Bloomberg Markets."
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Obama urges rise in debt limit and calls for tighter gun controls
1. Wide of US President Barack Obama walking into East Room of White House for news briefing, zoom into mid
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Barack Obama, US President:
"It's been a busy and productive four years, and I expect the same for the...
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RR7650A UK BRITAIN'S ECONOMIC CRISIS
For Britain, 1976 has been a year of severe economic
crisis - one and a half million unemployed, domestic
inflation at 14 per cent, galloping devaluation, stagnant
industrial production and huge international loans to
cover the balance...
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European countries call on G20 to tackle bonuses
London, UK
1. Wide shot of news conference held by Swedish Finance Minister Anders Borg
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Anders Borg, Swedish Finance Minister:
"We are jeopardising very large parts of our GDP and our public finances to support the...
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USA: JAPANESE FINANCE MINISTER MIYAZAWA MEETS ROBERT RUBIN (2)
Eng/Jap/Nat
U-S and Japanese officials have concluded high-level talks in San Francisco with no new policy commitments from Japan on how it plans to revive its sagging economy.
and new Japanese Finance Minister Kiichi Miyazawa told...