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The Economy's Role In President Biden's State Of The Union Address
Given the unique challenges facing the U.S. economy, expect it to be a big topic in President Biden's first State of the Union address.
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Lebanon banks grow despite global downturn
1. Tilt down exterior of Arab Bank
2. Mid of man walking out of Arab Bank
3. Mid of Bank of Beirut with cars passing nearby
4. Close up of First National Bank sign
5. Wide of First National bank building
6. Tilt down of Byblos Bank...
Sky News
Ed Milibands Labour Manifesto Speech Part Two
Ed Milibands Labour Manifesto Speech Part Two
Bloomberg
U.S. Health Care Is Headed for Disaster, Former HHS Sec. Leavitt Says
Jan.22 -- Michael Leavitt, former Health and Human Services secretary and former Utah governor, discusses his concerns about the U.S. health-care system with Bloomberg's David Westin on "Bloomberg Markets: Balance of Power."
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Rep. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, says Republicans will not vote to raise the nation's borrowing limit, now at $14.3 trillion, in the coming weeks unless the measure also includes steps to cut government spending. (April 30)
HEADLINE (48 characters): GOP Address: Energy Costs, National debt
CAPTION: (255 characters): Rep. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, says Republicans will not vote to raise the nation's borrowing limit, now at $14.3 trillion, in the coming...
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Obama and Boehner trade blows on debt crisis impasse
1. US President Barack Obama walking to podium
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Barack Obama, US President:
"Would you rather reduce deficits and interest rates by raising revenue from those that are not now paying their fair share? Or would you...
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USA: US BUDGET SURPLUS PLANS OUTLINED
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The Clinton administration is projecting a big U-S budget surplus, and the president has even bigger plans for using it.
New White House estimates show budget surpluses over the next 15 years will be one trillion dollars...
Bloomberg
Trump Says Budget Proposal Seeks to Cut Waste and Fraud
Feb.10 -- President Donald Trump speaks at the White House about his $4.8 trillion spending plan.
Bloomberg
Feldstein: Can't Continue to Shrink Defense Spending
Dec.02 -- Martin Feldstein, president emeritus at National Bureau of Economic Research, and Bloomberg's Marty Schenker discuss President-elect Donald Trump's pick of General James Mattis as Defense Secretary and Trump's approach to the...
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Global association of banks discuss Greek bailout, danger of contagion
1. Jose Angel Gurria, head of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), arriving for meeting
2. Various of G-20 deputy finance ministers meeting
3. Close-up of Institute of International Finance banner
4. Mid of...
Bloomberg
U.S. Debt, Deficit 'Completely Irresponsible,' Evercore's Schlosstein Says
Nov.07 -- Ralph Schlosstein, president and chief executive officer at Evercore, discusses the rising levels of debt and deficit in the United States. He speaks on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."
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In the weekly Republican message, newly elected Sen. Rob Portman criticized Obama's 2012 budget plan for proposing no changes to entitlement programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid, which are huge contributors to overall government spending. (Feb. 26)
GOP Weekly Address: Get our fiscal house in order
In the weekly Republican message, newly elected Sen. Rob Portman criticized Obama's 2012 budget plan for proposing no changes to entitlement programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid,...
Bloomberg
China Selling Treasuries Would Be Self-Destructive, Strategas Strategist Says
May.14 -- Thomas Tzitzouris, Strategas fixed-income strategist, discusses China's threat to sell U.S. Treasuries with Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Markets."
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President Biden Signs Debt Limit Hike, But December Standoff Looms
The passage of the short-term debt ceiling increase ensures that, for now, the U.S. will continue to meet its obligations.
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Reaction to credit rating downgrade of Greece's sovereign debt
1. Various exteriors of Greek stock exchange
2. Low angle shot of Greek flag
3. Set-up of Vagelis Agapitos, independent economist
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Vagelis Agapitos, independent economist:
"The Fitch downgrading simply reflects...
Bloomberg
Can the U.S. 'Print Money' to Pay Down the National Debt?
May 12 -- L. Randall Wray, a professor of economics at Bard College and a senior scholar at the Levy Economics Institute, discusses the U.S. national debt and inflation with Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal on "What'd You Miss?"
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As lawmakers in Washington debate whether to raise the U.S. debt ceiling before the August 2nd deadline, state and local governments worry about the impact a U.S. default would have on their finances.
HEADLINE: Cities, states worry about impact of US default
CAPTION: As lawmakers in Washington debate whether to raise the U.S. debt ceiling before the August 2nd deadline, state and local governments worry about the impact a U.S. default...
Bloomberg
Leon Cooperman Says Fed Created 'Speculative Bubble'
Aug.24 -- Leon Cooperman, chairman and chief executive officer at Omega Advisors, says Federal Reserve monetary policy under Chair Jerome Powell has created a "speculative environment" for equity markets on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
Bloomberg
Mnuchin on PE Fund, Inflation, Billionaire Tax
Former Treasury Secretary��Steven Mnuchin discusses his private equity fund's investment strategy, U.S. fiscal policy, and the Senate��Democrats' plan for a so-called��billionaires tax��on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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President Barack Obama is unveiling his $3.73 trillion spending plan that is certain to ignite a political battle with Republicans who say the proposed budget is too timid about reducing the spiraling U.S. debt.
HEADLINE: Obama unveils budget; Republicans want more cuts
CAPTION: President Barack Obama is unveiling his $3.73 trillion spending plan that is certain to ignite a political battle with Republicans who say the proposed budget is too...
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White House Press Secretary Jay Carney, says Congress must compromise on a bill to raise the nation''s debt ceiling, adding that the Senate will reject the latest bill in the House by Speaker John Boehner.
HEADLINE: White House: Senate will reject Boehner bill
CAPTION: White House Press Secretary Jay Carney, says Congress must compromise on a bill to raise the nation''s debt ceiling, adding that the Senate will reject the latest bill in...
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Foreign debt museum opens
1. Wide shot exterior museum
2. Medium shot museum's entry with banner reading "Museum on foreign debt "
3. Medium shot museum authorities inaugurates exhibition
4. Medium shot of people watching exhibits
5. Medium close of woman...
Bloomberg
Trump Changes Tune on His Tax Returns
May 12 -- Bloomberg View's Timothy L. O'Brien discusses Donald Trump's decision to release his tax returns with Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Markets."
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Markets fears over Greece bailout agreement
Worries over Greece hit stock markets across Europe again after a report that the country's finance minister was not planning to present new bailout proposals at a meeting with eurozone counterparts later this week.In early trading...