Oct 1st, 2008 · The U.S. Senate tinkers at the edges of the $700 billion rescue package the House narrowly defeated on Monday. Several key provisions have been added that are aimed at not only assuring passage in the Senate but also perhaps smoothing the way for approval by the House on Thursday.
Sep 9th, 2008 · Democratic Sen. Christopher Dodd, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, has questions about the government's takeover plan for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae after receiving assurances over the summer that such a bailout would not be needed. Dodd talks with Renee Montagne.
Jul 15th, 2008 · In a White House news conference Tuesday, President Bush tried to reassure Americans that the financial system is sound. He's urging Congress to pass laws to make it possible to shore up government-sponsored mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. He also spoke about oil drilling and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Jun 19th, 2008 · Some Muslims want assurances that their meat was ritually slaughtered in keeping with Islamic law. Following reports of unsanctioned practices at a kosher slaughterhouse, shoppers who buy meat processed according to religious law are worried.
Mar 4th, 2008 · The combination of a slowdown in manufacturing and a rise in prices is causing some economy watchers to worry that stagflation might be on the horizon. Stagflation is when inflation and a recession attack, leaving the economy severely weakened. David Wessel of The Wall Street Journal talks with NPR's Renee Montagne about whether the economy is facing stagflation.
Feb 22nd, 2008 · The incursion, which Turkey has said is aimed only at separatists of the Kurdistan Workers Party, is the first such operation since Saddam Hussein was toppled in 2003. Despite Turkey's assurances, the move raises concerns over triggering a wider conflict in the region.
Feb 14th, 2008 · Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice assured members of Congress on Wednesday that the Bush administration isn't going to limit the options of future presidents regarding U.S. policy in Iraq. Some lawmakers expressed considerable skepticism.
Oct 12th, 2007 · Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice and Defense Secretary Robert Gates are in Russia, hoping to reduce tensions between Washington and Moscow. They are expected to repeat earlier assurances that a proposed U.S. missile defense system is not intended to threaten Russia.