Bush Expresses Confidence in America’s Economic Future

Bush Expresses Confidence in America’s Economic Future
President Bush says his stimulus plan of tax rebates and business incentives, passed by Congress last month, will help energize a slowing U.S. economy. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, opposition Democrats want more help for lower and middle class workers.


U.S. economy rattled, but will roll again: Bush

U.S. economy rattled, but will roll again: BushLast Updated: Friday, March 14, 2008 | 12:57 PM ET CBC News
President George W. Bush acknowledged the U.S. housing and financial sectors are being battered, but he said the economy has bounced back strongly before from shocks.
“After 52 consecutive months of job growth … our […]


US House Approves Intelligence Measure Over Bush Objections

US House Approves Intelligence Measure Over Bush Objections
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a Democrat-crafted foreign intelligence surveillance law that contains provisions strongly opposed by President Bush. VOA’s Dan Robinson reports from Capitol Hill.Republicans had hoped that consideration of the bill in a rare secret session would give Democrats the opportunity to vote against […]