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Wall Street Gyrates After House Vote

Oct. 3, 2008
Stocks seesawed, giving up all of their earlier gains after the House of Representatives approved the financial bailout package.
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Bush signs bailout measure

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- U.S. President George Bush signed into law the far-reaching rescue package for the U.S. financial markets passed by Congress.

Crisis is 'beyond Wall Street,' Bush says

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- U.S. President George Bush appealed Thursday to the House to pass the bailout for U.S. financial markets, saying the crisis is "way beyond" Wall Street.

House watching Senate bailout action

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- Democratic and Republican leaders in the U.S. House say they're counting heads to ensure a $700 billion bailout package will pass a second time around.

Asian markets rally

TOKYO, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- Most Asian stocks rallied in early trading Wednesday, spurred by Wall Street's strong closing Tuesday on the likelihood of a revised bailout plan.

Blame quickly follows bailout failure

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Finger pointing in Washington began almost as soon as numbers came in for the failed U.S. House vote on the federal $700 bailout package.

House votes down bailout plan

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- The U.S. House of Representatives rejected the historic $700 billion bailout bill for the U.S. financial markets on a 205-228 vote Monday.

Bush: U.S. economy in crisis

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (UPI) -- U.S. President George W. Bush said the nation's economy would suffer catastrophic effects if Congress fails to pass a bailout of the financial industry.
Paulson pitches plan to House Republicans

Paulson pitches plan to House Republicans

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (UPI) -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson Jr. agreed Wednesday companies benefiting from a bailout plan should impose restrictions on executive pay.
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