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Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets

Obama, McCain To Meet With Bush On Economy

The presidential hopefuls accepted Bush's invitation to discuss the $700 billion rescue proposal for Wall Street with him and congressional leaders on Thursday. The meeting follows a topsy-turvy day that left the election's first debate in limbo.

Obama, McCain To Meet With Bush On Economy

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Election 2008

McCain's Straight Talk Express Less Talkative

John McCain made news Tuesday by taking questions from the media. It's a big change from the days when the Republican presidential nominee was known for his straight talk express.

McCain's Straight Talk Express Less Talkative

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Election 2008

Bailout Plan Makes McCain 'Deeply Uncomfortable'

Republican presidential hopeful John McCain called Monday for bipartisan oversight of the Bush Administration's proposed bailout of the U.S. financial markets. Campaigning in Scranton, Pa., McCain said the current plan makes him "deeply uncomfortable" because one man, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, would have control over all that money.

Bailout Plan Makes McCain 'Deeply Uncomfortable'

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Election 2008

McCain Takes Aim At Obama For Economic Woes

In rallies in Green Bay, Wis., and Blaine, Minn., John McCain launched an aggressive assault on rival Barack Obama, saying the Democrat is part of the reason why there has been a sharp decline in the confidence of the financial markets.

McCain Takes Aim At Obama For Economic Woes

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Economy

McCain Dogged By His Economic Comments

Republican presidential nominee John McCain is facing tough questions about how he would deal with the current financial crisis. Earlier in the campaign he admitted that he was not an expert on Wall Street. On Thursday, he proposed creating a trust to review mortgage and financial institutions, identify weaker ones and strengthen them before insolvency.

McCain Dogged By His Economic Comments

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Election 2008

McCain Courts Michigan's Working Class Vote

As Wall Street continued to be rocked by turmoil, the presidential candidates touted economic reforms to voters. Republican John McCain, campaigning in the battleground state of Michigan, told a crowd there he would fight for working people.

McCain Courts Michigan's Working Class Vote

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Election 2008

Wall Street Puts Economy Back On Campaign Radar

The 2008 presidential campaign has shifted focus rapidly all year, often from one political kerfuffle to the next. This week, though, it's back to issue No. 1 for voters: the economy. Both Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain are on message.

Wall Street Puts Economy Back On Campaign Radar

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Election 2008

McCain Calls For Financial Crisis Commission

Republican presidential nominee John McCain proposed Tuesday setting up a high-profile commission to study the financial crisis in hopes of stabilizing U.S. markets. He also called for tighter federal regulations on Wall Street, and railed against Barack Obama's tax plan.

McCain Calls For Financial Crisis Commission

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Election 2008

McCain Blasts Wall Street For Financial Woes

Republican John McCain berated Wall Street, a day after he said the fundamentals of the economy were still strong despite the economic troubles. Campaigning with his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, he said regulation needs to be streamlined.

McCain Blasts Wall Street For Financial Woes

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Election 2008: On the Campaign Trail

McCain: 'I Know Americans Are Hurting Now'

The financial crisis on Wall Street has made its way into the presidential campaign. Both major party nominees are taking stances on how they would manage the turmoil. On Monday, Republican presidential nominee John McCain blamed the problems on a broken regulatory system and corporate greed. He said the fundamentals of the economy are at risk.

McCain: 'I Know Americans Are Hurting Now'

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