Posts Tagged ‘Economy’

A ‘Common Sense’ Budget?

On February 1, President Obama released his budget for next year. He says the new budget will use “common sense” to fix some of the financial problems facing the country.



Meeting in Pittsburgh

A group of 20 of the world’s largest economies (the G-20) is meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in September.



Stadium Madness

In the past 10 years, more than $16 billion of the public’s money has been spent for stadium construction and upkeep from coast to coast.



Tent City, USA

Shantytowns Flourish as Economy Worsens



Horse Slaughter

Lawmakers propose killing horses and selling meat



Spending Program Signed into Law

There’s something for everyone, but will it fix the economy?



Jobless Woes

Unemployment rate rises.



2008: Year in Review

It was a year of scandals, a worldwide financial crisis and the hope that a new U.S. president might be able to turn things around.



What’s Happening with the Economy?

Here’s a look a timeline of what’s happening with the economy.



Economy in Crisis

Families from all over the country are losing their homes.