Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets Lawmakers Work To Save Bailout Plan; Dow Rallies September 30, 2008 • Lawmakers are tinkering at the edges of their $700 billion financial rescue plan in a bid to win over reluctant Republicans without losing Democratic supporters in the process. The Dow closed up 490 points.
North Korea's Nuclear Push U.S. Diplomat Tries To Rescue N. Korea Nuclear Deal September 30, 2008 • U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill is headed to Pyongyang to try to prevent a nuclear agreement from unraveling. North Korea has moved to reconstitute its nuclear infrastructure amid complaints from both sides over the deal. U.S. Diplomat Tries To Rescue N. Korea Nuclear Deal Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95220859/95222935" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Europe Urges Quick Action On Bailout September 30, 2008 • There's growing criticism in Europe over the failure of the U.S. Congress to pass measures to stabilize the financial markets. Meanwhile, European governments were forced to take more steps to rescue banks and stabilize markets on Tuesday. Europe Urges Quick Action On Bailout Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95222976/95222931" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics What's Next In The Rescue Plan? September 30, 2008 • Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH), one of the key Republican negotiators on the financial rescue bill that failed Monday, says the same measure needs to be voted on and approved. "We don't have too many options here," he says. Gregg says the House vote was "unfortunate," adding it aggravated the situation dramatically. What's Next In The Rescue Plan? Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95222973/95222930" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy Rescue Plan Failed Despite Leaders' Urging September 30, 2008 • The failure of the bailout plan came as a surprise, in part, because so many leaders said they were backing it. President Bush, the two presidential candidates and the leaders of both parties in the House all backed it and failed. Rescue Plan Failed Despite Leaders' Urging Listen · 3:28 3:28 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95222942/95222920" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy McCain, Obama Urge Congress To Act On Bailout September 30, 2008 • John McCain and Barack Obama called for the government to raise the limit on federal insurance for bank deposits from $100,000 to $250,000. Both also tried to hammer home the importance of congressional action on the bailout. McCain, Obama Urge Congress To Act On Bailout Listen · 3:54 3:54 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95222939/95222919" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Congress Weighs Next Move On Financial Bailout September 30, 2008 • Senators promised that lawmakers would indeed be back with a bill later this week after they tweak it to pick up more support. Congress Weighs Next Move On Financial Bailout Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95222970/95222929" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 What Strategies Will Biden, Palin Take In VP Debate? September 30, 2008 • On Thursday, Joe Biden and Sarah Palin will participate in the only vice presidential debate. Two experienced political strategists say Palin needs to be confident, while Biden should be cautious. What Strategies Will Biden, Palin Take In VP Debate? Listen · 6:24 6:24 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95222954/95222924" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 How Healthy Are The Candidates? September 30, 2008 • Are the candidates healthy enough to serve in the job they're gunning for? John McCain allowed reporters to look at — but not photocopy — more than a thousand pages of health records last May. Barack Obama provided a one-page summary from his doctor. How Healthy Are The Candidates? Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95222979/95222932" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Marketplace Report Las Vegas Hit Worst By Falling Home Prices September 30, 2008 • Home prices tumbled at 16.3 percent, the sharpest annual rate ever in July. Las Vegas was hit worst with prices plunging nearly 30 percent. Las Vegas Hit Worst By Falling Home Prices Listen · 3:09 3:09 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95212396/95212365" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets No Rescue? Economists Explore What's Next September 30, 2008 • Economists who have been watching the $700 billion bailout legislation play out in Congress say the package had some shortcomings that became hurdles to its passage in the House. As political leaders ponder what to do next, here's a look at what some economists think lies ahead.
Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets Congressmen Discuss Support, Opposition Of Bailout September 30, 2008 • The House of Representatives rejected a $700 billion dollar financial bailout plan yesterday. As a result, the Dow dropped over 700 points, the largest stock drop in history. Two congressmen discuss voting for and against the bailout plan yesterday. Congressmen Discuss Support, Opposition Of Bailout Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95207120/95207116" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets Unlike Stocks, Credit Market Fails To Rebound September 30, 2008 • The stock market bounced back Tuesday, regaining nearly 500 of the 777 points it lost Monday. While the volatility in the stock market has gotten a lot of attention, many economists are much more concerned about what's happening in the credit markets. Unlike Stocks, Credit Market Fails To Rebound Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95211408/95222918" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Nigeria Bids For Newcastle United September 30, 2008 • On today's "Africa Update," we recap the ongoings at the Clinton Global Initiative. Plus, South Africa swears in a new president, and Nigerians make a bid to buy a British soccer team. For analysis, Farai Chideya talks with Bill Fletcher of the Institute for Policy Studies. Nigeria Bids For Newcastle United Listen · 8:38 8:38 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95214134/95214125" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets Bush Urges Swift Bailout Passage As Markets Quiver September 30, 2008 • Congressional and White House officials are scrambling to structure a new bailout proposal after a massive economic rescue plan failed a House vote Monday, sending stock markets around the world into convulsions. With foreign leaders urging the U.S. to react quickly, President Bush made a statement Tuesday morning. NPR's Frank Langfitt talks about the global financial fallout on 'Morning Edition' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95205473/95203998" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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