Bailout Plan Videos

Vikas Bajaj discusses the difficulties in figuring out how to value failed mortgages that are part of the government's $700 billion bailout plan.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says the Democrats' plan to tap the Wall Street rescue fund to save U.S. automakers doesn't have the votes to pass. CBS News correspondent Dean Reynolds reports.

The government unveiled a bold plan Sunday to rescue Citigroup, injecting a fresh $20 billion... 11/2008 AP

A bailout plan for cities pitched by Mayor Shirley Franklin, along with the mayors of Philadelphia and Phoenix, was not just a plea for those cities, but for local governments across the country struggling in the strained economy.

Uncertainty about the government bailout plan seemed to plague investors, despite a vote of... 9/2008 Reuters

Dec 3 Executives from the beleaguered U.S. auto industry are driving into the nation's capital with their hands out for $34 billion in government aid.

GM's CEO says there is no plan b. They're running out of money. News 4 wanted to know what one of St. Louis' most outspoken car dealer thinks about the turnaround plans.

The bailout offers little immediate help for the economy, but the plan to buy up troubled mortgage related securities will aid a recovery by halting the corrosive cycle.

CNN Deputy Political Director Paul Steinhauser talks about the latest on Obama and the automaker bailout plan.

Stocks slumped 5 percent as Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson's new bailout plan added to... 11/2008 Reuters

Stock markets, which had largely failed to rally after the US government announced a 700 billion dollar bank bailout plan last month, rose strongly after European governments launched a multi pronged attack on the finance crisis.

The U.S. automakers are ready to present their plan for the federal government to bail them out.

Wall Street tumbled again Monday, but the retreat comes after the stock market's best two day... 9/2008 AP

Dec. 2: Skirting the edge of bankruptcy, General Motors told Congress that a federal bailout will allow the automaker to remake itself into a leaner, greener and hopefully more profitable company. CNBC's Phil LeBeau reports. Nightly News

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Before a bailout, Congress wants the Big 3 to develop a plan for the future.

Republicans blame House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the defeated $700 billion economic rescue plan. They accused her of delivering a partisan speech just as they were attempting to round up votes in favor of the bailout. Video courtesy of Fox News. ...

Top executives of Big Three automakers to unveil plan before Congress.

Democratic congressional leaders demand auto executives provide a business survival plan in... 11/2008 Reuters

Speaker Pelosi: "Until they show us the plan, we cannot show them the money."

Video: Congressman Eric Massa's Response to Bailout Plan for Automakers

Mitt Romney says lawmakers shouldn't be pressured into an auto industry rescue plan and has an alternative financial idea

BusinessWeeks Peter Coy explains the rally on Wall Street that came after Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson announced a tentative plan to buy hundreds of billions of dollars of bad debt.

European leaders are preparing new measures to contain the US born financial crisis now blasting Europe, although a vast US style rescue plan has been ruled out. With the financial storm now also whipping across Europe, pressure is mounting on European governments to draft a US style bailout plan for the sector, despite assurances that such drastic action is unneeded.

Treasury Secretary Paulson defended governments efforts to stem the global economic crisis... 11/2008 Reuters

A $700 billion financial bailout plan failed 206 227 in the House, despite impassioned debate on the floor and urging for action from President George W. Bush. Video courtesy of Fox. Sept. 29

The government is preparing to unveil a plan guaranteeing around $500 billion in loans to troubled borrowers. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports.

Congresswoman Maxine Waters is one of the lawmakers grilling the man who came up with the $700 billion financial rescue plan

Barron's Bob O'Brien notes today's market free fall was triggered by the global equity markets' rejection of the bailout plan. Oct. 6

Headlines for November 17, 2008; Naomi Klein on the Bailout Profiteers and the Multi Trillion Dollar Crime Scene; Ex CIA Officials Tied to Rendition Program and Faulty Iraq Intel Tapped to Head Obama's Intelligence Transition Team; As Obama Vows to Close Guantanamo, His Advisers Are Reportedly Crafting a Plan to Create a New System of Preventive Detention and National Security Courts

Theodore Weisberg of Seaport Securities talks about the effects of the latest bailout news on the financial markets and where we're destined to go from here. Kelsey Hubbard reports from the New York Stock Exchange. Sept. 30

Barron's Michael Santoli contends that the proposed bailout plan should be viewed as an investment that could provide a nice return for the government. Sept. 29

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Alexis Christoforous has the latest on the economic bailout plan.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Friday that the time has come for presidential politics to... 9/2008 AP

The executive director of the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association says, despite billions in losses, they aren't looking to state lawmakers for a bailout.

Gov. Paterson backed the MTA bailout plan: the hikes aren't as high, but from tolls to taxes to fares, the plan would mean everyone pays more. CBS 2's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer has more on the story she broke earlier this week.

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Bloomberg TV interview, September 29, 2008

Federal Bailout PlanFirst hour guest, monetary historian Andy Gause offered analysis on the economy and the federal bailout plan. Our financial system is leveraged out there is $3 worth of debt for every dollar in existence, he said. Further, the creation of "debt instruments" was allowed to proceed without any oversight from the Federal Reserve, an organization itself that's completely exempt from oversight, he commented.Wednesday September 24th, 2008 Host: George Noory

automaker rescue plan to be considered next month; Democrats postpone Auto Bill, congress to meet again in December; White House opposes using TARP money for auto bailout; Bush wants to speed disbursement of $25 Billion already approved; Stocks plunged ag

Heads of the Big 3 automakers will once again propose an auto industry bailout plan to Congress. As Thalia Assuras reports, plans will be more detailed this time around.

WASHINGTON Democratic leaders in Congress have put off a vote on bailing out the auto industry until next month, and want the top companies to present a plan showing the money will make them financially viable.

Congress wants business plan from automakers. 9NEWS at 4 p.m. 11/20/08

New tolls, new taxes, and a fare hike, all to alleviate the MTA's cash crunch. Gov. Paterson is asking the legislature to approve a plan that would hit all commuters. It's a story CBS 2's Marcia Kramer told you about earlier this week.

12 03 AP : Automakers and their union worked feverishly Wednesday to sell a skeptical Congress on a $34 billion aid plan, promising labor concessions and restructuring in advance of a second round of hearings.

The Detroit Big Three are putting the final touches on a recovery plan to present to Congress tomorrow. Jimmy Pethoukoukis, of U.S. News & World Report, and CNBC's Phil LeBeau discuss the plan.

Seceretary of the U.S treasury and the Bush administration has proposed a 700 billion dollar plan to cover this failing economy. This will cause more inflation and delay the obvious...A failed U.S. economy. Eventually, the 700 billion will turn into 140 billion, just like the Iraq war. Study the facts!

Democratic Rep. Barney Frank and Republican Sen. Richard Shelby discuss what needs to take place for Congress to pass the Treasury Department's proposed $700 billion bailout.

The historic $700 billion bailout plan is the largest of its type since the great depression.

John McCain admitted he hadn't read Henry Paulson's three page bailout plan on Tuesday. We thought we'd do him a favor and read it to him over the phone.Get more at

U.S. stocks plunge after House votes against bailout plan; Dow loses 778 points after House vote, worst point loss ever; Analysis by Patrick Becker Jr. of Becker Capital Management

Robert Kuttner, co founder and co editor at the American Prospect and Demos Senior Fellow calls for some transparency on the Treasurys proposed $700 billion bailout plan.

Panel 1Senate OKs bailout planDeposit insurance liftedUS$150 bln of tax breaks Childrens wooden arrows Rum exports from Puerto RicoPanel 2House vote Sat morningLikely to pass, but not sureCredit markets still frozenASBs Sovereign tightens upEnds 80% plus, low doc loansPanel 3Gore milk factory plan offCommodity prices falling fastBiggest fall in 21 yearsDairy down 35%

Democratic House leaders were rightfully rebuked in their attempt to pass an "immoral" bailout plan that would have put Wall Streets interests above those of average Americans, said Rep. Dennis Kucinich, who commended Republicans for helping torpedo the $700 billion package earlier this week."I believe in this idea of making sure that the great mass of people get some help. This plan is immoral," the Ohio Democrat and former presidential candidate told MSNBCs Rachel Maddow. &...