5:42pm: The nation's biggest banks continue to pull back on Main Street loans, but President Obama's prodding has some pledging to loosen the purse strings. More 7:34pm: Bill would give unemployed two more months to file for benefits and COBRA health insurance subsidy. Senate to take it up soon. More Dec 10: Servicers provide permanent modifications to 31,382 troubled borrowers, according to first report issued by Treasury Department. An equal number have been denied. More Dec 10: Pressed by bailout watchdogs, Treasury secretary says Fed had no choice but to help insurer pay its business partners at top dollar to avoid market collapse. More |
Obama's money moves
200 days in, the President is going for broke, with more than a dozen key economic initiatives. See our analysis of where he's succeeding - and where he's not.
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