senate committee

Public transportation ridership picks up

admin — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:59:42 -0500

A mass transit group says public transportation ridership was up 5% this spring over a year ago, due to $4 a gallon gas. Meanwhile, a Senate committee is considering new transit funding. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.

Senate panel hears hopeful Iraq reports

admin — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:28:37 -0500

U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker told a Senate committee today that Iraq is beginning to pay in small ways for its own reconstruction. But, as John Dimsdale reports, it has a long way to go.

Bear Stearns deal called necessary

admin — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:19:46 -0500

Head of government agencies and investment banks went before a Senate committee to defend the Fed rescue of Bear Stearns, saying greater economic harm would have resulted if action weren't taken. Bob Moon reports.

Senate committee tackles oil prices

admin — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:01:21 -0500

As gas prices hit another record high Thursday, senators in Washington suggested Congress may need to intervene and change how investors buy and sell oil.

Stocks fall on economic worries

admin — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:55:00 -0600

A report shows a dramatic weakening of economy in the fourth quarter. Fed Chairman Bernanke testifies before a Senate committee. Sears' profit slumps on weak sales. A rogue trader hits MF Global.

Economic data show slowdown

admin — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:05:00 -0600

A report shows a dramatic weakening of economy in the fourth quarter. Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies before a Senate committee. Sears' profit slumps on weak sales. A rogue trader hits MF Global.