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Unemployment Compensation and HR 4853


Congress just passed and the President signed, a $65 billion extension of unemployment benefits.

Alan Greenspan

BY ALAN GREENSPAN Opinion in the Wall Street Journal

Cash for Clunkers verses The Cuban Model

The Obama administration’s “Cash for Clunkers” program is a $1 billion subsidy to the auto industry.

CAR Allowance Rebate System CARS

"The CAR Allowance Rebate System (CARS) is a $1 billion government program that helps consumers buy or lease a more environmentally-friendly vehicle from a participating dealer when they trade in a le

TARP for Main Street Act of 2009

When President Obama announced on June 9 that some financial institutions would be allowed to repay Troubled Asset Relief Progr

Cap and trade will be tax and fail bailout

Having sneaked through the House of Representatives last week, “cap and trade” is now a Senate vote away from becoming part

Why are Bailouts Bad?

by Dakota Helphenstine
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Global Bailout Act of 2009

The House has passed a new bailout bill to hand over $5 billion to the International Monetary Fund and help secure $108 billion in loans to the IMF.

General Motors Adds $4 Billion In Bailout Funds

General Motors Corp. on Friday said it received $4 billion in U.S. aid, $1.4 billion more than it had originally requested, as part of its plan to pay suppliers and dealers before a June deadline.

GMAC Newest Bailout Installment

The Treasury Agreed Thursday May 14th to provide GMAC with an additional$7.5 billion in loans. The new aid marks the second time the government has stepped in to prop up the former lending un

Chrysler Declares Bankruptcy, Chapter 11

After struggle, Chrysler succumbs to bankruptcy

GM stands for 'government made'

For the first time in history, the United States could have a government-owned automobile company.

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