Obama vows 'celebration' of American spirit

Seeded on Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:12 AM EST (msnbc.com)

President-elect Barack Obama said Saturday his inauguration will be more than simply a transfer of power; it should be a celebration of the American spirit.

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Ill. governor arrested on corruption charges

Seeded on Tue Dec 9, 2008 12:14 PM EST (msnbc.com)

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested Tuesday on federal charges that he brazenly conspired to sell or trade the Senate seat left vacant by President-elect Barack Obama to the highest bidder.

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Why not arrest CEOs behind the money mess?

Seeded on Mon Oct 6, 2008 12:55 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

The government's $700 billion plan to rescue the creaking financial system has prompted readers to ask, why can't we just arrest the CEOs responsible for this mess?

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House, in second effort, passes bailout bill

Seeded on Fri Oct 3, 2008 1:39 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

The House passed a $700 billion bailout of the financial services industry Friday, reversing itself after members came around to a larger Senate version.

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Live vote: Do you support the Senate bailout?

Seeded on Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:21 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

Live vote: Do you support the Senate bailout package?

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Senate passes its own bank bailout package

Seeded on Tue Sep 30, 2008 8:49 AM EDT (msnbc.com)

The Senate passed its version of a mammoth rescue plan, saying changes to protect investors and small businesses could persuade reluctant House members to go along.

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Bailout vote stuns Washington, markets

Seeded on Mon Sep 29, 2008 8:16 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

World financial markets reeled and stunned lawmakers groped for their next move Monday after the House failed to approve a $700 billion bailout of the financial services industry.

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Bush: We are going to pass financial bailout

Seeded on Fri Sep 26, 2008 9:52 AM EDT (msnbc.com)

President George W. Bush said Friday morning that the $700 billion rescue plan for the U.S. financial markets is needed and must be passed quickly.

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