Bush appeals to Congress

By Cecilia Brabin | September 25, 2008

Sep 25 – President George W. Bush has warned that the United States is the middle of a serious financial crisis that could push the economy into a long-term recession if the government did not act.

In a televised address aimed at persuading the public to support a $700 billion financial bailout being negotiated with Congress, Bush said his "natural instinct" was to oppose government intervention in the financial sector, but the financial turmoil called for a different approach.

Benet Allen reports.

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Bush appeals to Congress

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  1. What does the bell signal?
  2. What has ‘washed away’ institutions
  3. What can be found between democrats and republicans?
  4. Where and when can McCain and Obama meet Congress leaders?
  5. What will represent a tough vote?
  6. What will be committed in this bill?
  7. How do responsible Americans feel?
  8. When are tax returns filed?
  9. What will happen if the bill isn’t passed now?
  10. What do Congress not ‘just’ want to do with the proposal?

 

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