September 24, 2008 (51 images)

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson testifies before the House Financial Services Committee regarding the ongoing crises in financial markets on Capitol Hill in Washington on September 24, 2008. Congress is currently considering a $700 billion bailout proposed by the Bush administration. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg)

U.S. President George Bush poses for photographers moments after speaking to the nation from the White House September 24, 2008 in Washington, DC. President Bush spoke live to the American people about the current financial crisis. He also spoke about the bailout package currently being debated in Congress. (UPI Photo/Mark Wilson/Pool)

Chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-CT) looks on as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) (not pictured) speaks at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on September 24, 2008. Dodd and Reid addressed the proposed $700 billion bailout of financial markets. (UPI Photo/Alexis C. Glenn)

David Blaine hangs upside down while performing his "Dive of Death" stunt in Central park in New York City on September 24, 2008. (UPI Photo/John Angelillo)