Jan 8th, 2009 · The president-elect said his proposal which includes tax cuts for individuals and some businesses would create or save about 3 million jobs. It's expected to cost as much as $775 billion over two years, although the ultimate price tag is not known.
Jan 4th, 2009 · With the economy on life support and just about every state now slashing education funding, President-elect Barack Obama is likely to focus less on immediate proposals and more on building political consensus for future action.
Jan 2nd, 2009 · Chances are you've seen a blind person accompanied by a guide dog. But what about a guide horse or a monkey trained to help an agoraphobic? Non-traditional service animals help many people with disabilities, but a new proposal would ban them.
Dec 31st, 2008 · The year comes to an explosive end in the Middle East. Israel is now in its fifth day of air attacks on Gaza, rejecting a recent ceasefire proposal. The conflict is among the deadliest in recent history. Radio hosts Ray Hanani and Thom Hartmann describe how the fighting has their listeners speaking out.
Dec 20th, 2008 · There was lots of economic news this week. President-elect Obama and Congressional Democrats proposed an $850 billion stimulus package. More details emerged about how the Securities and Exchange Commission failed to investigate a massive fraud an emergency bailout plan for automakers. NPR's Scott Simon talks to David Leonhardt, an economics columnist for the New York Times, about this week's economic news.
Dec 4th, 2008 · The Treasury is considering a plan to help people in foreclosure trouble. They may urge banks to give new mortgages at lower rates in an effort to keep people in their homes. Wall Street Journal reporter Deborah Solomon discusses the proposal.
Dec 3rd, 2008 · This week, executives of The Big Three automakers are back in Congress to request a bailout for their ailing industry. Larry Burns, General Motor's Vice President of Research and Development, discusses GM's proposal.
Dec 3rd, 2008 · Last time the Big Three chiefs went to Washington, they were sent away empty-handed. The editor of Automobile Magazine discusses the automakers' detailed proposals to Congress this time around.