Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal says those who have lived through Hurricane Katrina doubt that government can rescue Americans from the economic storms. ...more

February 24, 2009

Thomas Friedman seems to think the time is right for Obama to launch massive government programs. (Other Views, Jan. 23). He uses the New Deal and the Great Society as successful examples. ...more

January 26, 2009

American International Group said Friday it plans to sell a number of business units to pay off its massive government loan. ...more

October 4, 2008

In a vote that shook the government, Wall Street and markets around the world, the House on Monday defeated a $700 billion emergency rescue for the nation's financial system, leaving both parties' lawmakers and the Bush administration scrambling to pick up the pieces. Dismayed investors sent the Dow Jones industrials plunging 777 points, the most ever for a single day. ...more

September 29, 2008

Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden says that paying higher taxes is the patriotic thing to do for wealthier Americans. ...more

September 18, 2008

It's a pity those eager to bash President Bush are using the emotional appeal of health insurance for poor children as a political club. ...more

October 4, 2007