As a Senate vote to approve an $827 billion economic stimulus package looms, a majority of Americans have not only made the economy and jobs their top priority but they have been fairly consistent in favoring legislation which is meant to give a boost to both at a time of financial crisis for the nation.
The Senate is set to vote on President Barack Obama's stimulus package as soon as tonight as centrists and Republicans sought last minute spending cuts to reduce its size, which has grown to more than $900 billion.
The Senate is set to vote on President Barack Obama's stimulus package as soon as tonight as centrists and Republicans sought last minute spending cuts to reduce its size, which has grown to more than $900 billion.
President Barack Obama signed an order Friday to create the Economic Recovery Advisory Board, a group of leaders with former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker as head that will discuss ideas and solutions to help the weakening U.S. economy.
President Barack Obama signed an order Friday to create the Economic Recovery Advisory Board, a group of leaders with former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker as head that will discuss ideas and solutions to help the weakening U.S. economy.
President Barack Obama will formally introduce the members of the economic advisory panel on Friday as he moves to steer the economy out of a deepening crisis.
President Barack Obama will formally introduce the members of the economic advisory panel on Friday as he moves to steer the economy out of a deepening crisis.
About 18 Democratic senators and Republicans worked until late Thursday to reduce about $107 billion from a plan which has grown to a $937 billion package to boost the economy, according to a report.
About 18 Democratic senators and Republicans worked until late Thursday to reduce about $107 billion from a plan which has grown to a $937 billion package to boost the economy, according to a report.
Former vice president Dick Cheney said the security of policies of the Bush administration had protected the U.S. since the September 11 attacks and warned of a high probability that much deadlier attacks could take place if those policies were not kept in place.
President Barack Obama announced a new pay limit of $500,000 for top executives at firms receiving federal aid in the midst of the current economic crisis.
President Barack Obama announced a new pay limit of $500,000 for top executives at firms receiving federal aid in the midst of the current economic crisis.
President Barack Obama will announce later Wednesday a pay limit of $500,000 a year for top executives from companies that receive federal aid funds, according to several media reports.
President Barack Obama will announce later Wednesday a pay limit of $500,000 a year for top executives from companies that receive federal aid funds, according to several media reports.
U.S. President Barack Obama is facing a tough challenge as he plans to send additional troops to Afghanistan.
Following a series of scandals that forced one of Obama's most important nominees to withdraw, questions have been raised over the new president's central campaign pledge to change corrupt politics.
Japan's Prime Minister has joined the European Union, Canada and President Obama in criticizing possible protectionist trade policies on American goods being discussed as part of the U.S. economic stimulus plan.
U.S.-China expert says economic crisis and climate change will shape President Obama's relations with China.
Former senate leader, Tom Daschle withdrew his nomination to be President Barack Obama's Health and Human Services secretary on Tuesday, saying he did not want to be a distraction.
U.S. President Barack Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung Bak agreed on Tuesday to work together combat trade protectionism between the two trading states.
President Barack Obama announced Monday that Ron Sims will be nominated as deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
There is talk among top U.S. officials about a partial solution to the current financial crisis which involves creating a so-called 'bad bank,' but what exactly is the concept behind it?
