united states

G-20: Shaping a new world order

Economic news - CNNMoney.com  Fri, 11/14/2008 - 03:33

The role of the United States as the world's economic leader will be tested this weekend when emboldened leaders of the 20 most powerful countries meet in Washington to address the global financial crisis.


 

Nonprofit Leaders Speculate About Impact of Economic Crisis on P...

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Tue, 11/11/2008 - 23:00

Although few nonprofit leaders are predicting a long fall in giving this year from the more than $300 billion that was donated last year in the United States, many are preparing for leaner times....


 

Tough transition for new president

Economic news - CNNMoney.com  Sat, 10/25/2008 - 10:50

The next United States president won't have long to savor victory after Election Day.


 

Tough transition for new prez

Economic news - CNNMoney.com  Fri, 10/24/2008 - 17:53

The next United States president won't have long to savor victory after Election Day.


 

Your vote, your crummy highways

Economic news - CNNMoney.com  Wed, 10/15/2008 - 05:04

The economy isn't the only thing falling apart in the United States.


 

1st steps on U.S. rescue plans

Economic news - CNNMoney.com  Mon, 10/13/2008 - 15:49

A top Treasury official on Monday outlined the government's multi-prong effort to bail out the United States financial system and resuscitate the economy.


 

Rescue's 1st steps

Economic news - CNNMoney.com  Mon, 10/13/2008 - 07:19

A top Treasury official on Monday outlined the government's multi-prong effort to bail out the United States financial system and resuscitate the economy, though he offered few details on how the plan will be carried out.


 

Charities Increasingly Benefiting From Online Donations

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Sat, 09/06/2008 - 23:20

Although online giving accounts for a small percentage of overall giving in the United States, giving through the Internet has grown rapidly, from $250 million in 2000 to an estimated $6.9 billion in 2006....


 

U.S. still a bargain for expats

Economic news - CNNMoney.com  Thu, 07/24/2008 - 03:17

A falling dollar is making the United States a cheaper place for foreigners to live - just as other countries are getting harder on American wallets.


 

U.S. companies offset losses overseas

Marketplace  Wed, 07/23/2008 - 16:36

As companies announced second-quarter earnings today, you had to listen close for much mention of the United States.

The state of the dollar has many firms focused on success in foreign markets. Jeremy Hobson reports.