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House Republican leaders narrowly quelled a revolt among their conservatives Thursday, then worked to overcome Democratic opposition to legislation to provide $1.1 trillion in government spending. (Dec. 11)
House Republican leaders narrowly quelled a revolt among their conservatives Thursday, then worked to overcome Democratic opposition to legislation to provide $1.1 trillion in government spending and chart a new course for selected,...
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President Obama says shutdown would hurt economy and government workers
President Barack Obama ramped up pressure on Republicans Monday to avoid a post-midnight government shutdown, saying that failure to pass a short-term spending measure to keep agencies operating would "throw a wrench into the gears" of a...
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In the weekly Republican address, House Speaker John Boehner urges Democrats to work with Republicans in Congress on spending cuts and tax reforms. He says, "Hope springs eternal."
HEADLINE: Boehner: 'Hope springs eternal' for fiscal deal
CAPTION: In the weekly Republican address, House Speaker John Boehner urges Democrats to work with Republicans in Congress on spending cuts and tax reforms. He says, "Hope springs...
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The Mexican senate approved on Thursday night a tax on sugary drinks and junk food in a country that's now considered the most obese in the world.
The Mexican senate approved on Thursday night a tax on sugary drinks and junk food in a country that's now considered the most obese in the world.
The Senate approved a five to eight percent tax on foods with 270 calories or more per...
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Opening session with Condi Rice, former Brit PM Tony Blair, Karzai
1. Wide of World Economic Forum
2. Mid US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice walks on to stage
3. Wide of stage
4. Rice sits down
5. Cutaway Afghan President Hamid Karzai in audience
6. SOUNDBITE: (English) Condoleezza Rice, US...
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U.S. President George W. Bush calls for economic stimulus package
AP Television
Washington, DC - 18 January 2008
1. Mid shot President George W. Bush walks into Roosevelt Room
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) George W. Bush, U.S. President:
"After careful consideration, and after discussions with members of...
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STUDENTS LOOK AHEAD TO A BLEAK FUTURE AS ECONOMY WORSENS
With Cyprus being mooted as the next country in line for an EU bailout, university students are worrying about the future.
Cyprus already has an unemployment rate of 10.1 percent, but with economic problems plaguing the island nation and...
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Jack Lew: 'This Is Not a Moment of Crisis' for G-20
Feb. 24 -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew previews the upcoming G-20 meeting and discusses the importance of using policy tools to stimulate global demand. He speaks with David Westin on "Bloomberg ‹GO›."
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Senators and Representatives from both sides of the aisle discuss the newly passed $787 billion stimulus package. President Barack Obama is expected to sign the bill Tuesday.
HEADLINE: Republicans still criticizing stimulus bill
CAPTION: Senators and Representatives from both sides of the aisle discuss the newly passed $787 billion stimulus package. President Barack Obama is expected to sign the bill...
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President Barack Obama, on a two-day trip to California, is defending his stimulus package and budget proposal at a town-hall meeting in Costa Mesa.
HEADLINE: Obama: Build economy 'on strong foundation'
CAPTION: President Barack Obama, on a two-day trip to California, is defending his stimulus package and budget proposal at a town-hall meeting in Costa Mesa. (March 18)
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US Treasury undersecretary David McCormick on financial crisis
1. Wide of news conference
2. Mid of reporters
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) David McCormick, US Treasury's undersecretary for international affairs:
"I would say there is much more convergence, much more agreement among many things in terms...
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In a spring rite, public school employees throughout California have been warned of wrenching classroom cuts. The state estimates 26,500 teachers will get pink slips by Sunday. That's 2 and a half times as many as were issued last year.
HEADLINE: Calif. teachers see red over mass pink slips
CAPTION: In a spring rite, public school employees throughout California have been warned of wrenching classroom cuts. The state estimates 26,500 teachers will get pink slips by...
Bloomberg
Kit Juckes: Get Ready for Abenomics 2.0
June 17 -- Kit Juckes, global strategist at Societe Generale, examines the state of Abenomics and what he sees next for the Japanese economy and yen. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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Holtz-Eakin: Donald Trump Will Be the Nominee
July 11 -- American Action Forum President Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Cumberland Advisors Chairman David Kotok discuss Donald Trump's economic policies and the race for the White House. They speak on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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Peter Fisher: Negative Rates Very Bad for Banking System
Sept. 21 -- Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth Senior Fellow Peter Fisher discusses negative rates, the banking sector and Fed policy. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets."
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Gallo: Getting Close to Instability, Damaging Policies
Sept. 26 -- Alberto Gallo, portfolio manager and head of macro strategies at Algebris Investments, discusses a global move towards instability due to politics and policies. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance." (Corrects guest title in...
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President Barack Obama met with Republican leaders on Capitol Hill as he seeks support for his proposed economic stimulus plan.
HEADLINE: Obama, GOP leaders meet on stimulus
CAPTION: President Barack Obama met with Republican leaders on Capitol Hill as he seeks support for his proposed economic stimulus plan. (Jan. 27)
[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE]
(Obama walks...
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Portuguese FM visits Cairo to boost economic and political ties
LEAD IN:The Portuguese Foreign Minister is in Egypt for an official visit.Augusto Santos Silva is holding talks to boost economic and political ties between the two nations.STORY-LINE:The Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry meets his...
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Weinberg: Helicopter Money Is a Silly Journalistic Idea
Aug. 15 -- High Frequency Economics Chief Carl Weinberg discusses so-called helicopter money. Pimco Executive Vice President Tony Crescenzi also speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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BNP Paribas' Edmund Shing: QE Has to Continue
Oct. 17 -- Edmund Shing, head of equity and derivative strategy at BNP Paribas, discusses the need for quantitative easing to continue while adding in fiscal policy. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."