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Washington, D.C. –  President Bush on Tuesday announced a $250 billion plan by the government to directly buy shares in the nation’s leading banks, saying the drastic steps were “not ...

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Bush has told the nation his administration is taking “unprecedented action” to deal with the ailing financial markets. Bush said he appreciates the willi ...

By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON – The Senate has cleared the last hurdle to passing a massive housing rescue bill. An 80-13 test vote showed broad support for the p ...

By JEANNINE AVERSA, AP Economics Writer 49 minutes ago WASHINGTON – The checks aren’t in the mail, but they will be soon. President Bush signed legislation Wednesday to rush rebates rangin ...