Horse Slaughter
Lawmakers propose killing horses and selling meat
Economy
Spending Program Signed into Law
There’s something for everyone, but will it fix the economy?
Jobless Woes
Unemployment rate rises.
2008: Year in Review
It was a year of scandals, a worldwide financial crisis and the hope that a new U.S. president might be able to turn things around.
What's Happening with the Economy?
Here’s a look a timeline of what’s happening with the economy.
Economy in Crisis
Families from all over the country are losing their homes.
Economic Meltdown
Higher prices for food and energy, rising unemployment and more businesses closing their doors all show that the global economy is in crisis. Most economists believe the economy is in recession or even a depression like in the 1930s. The poor are those who suffer the most in an economic crisis, with less money for …
Going Beyond the Bottle
Global corporations are earning large profits by selling water to people while hurting the environment.
Gap Grows Between Rich, Poor
The gap between the rich and poor in the United States is bigger than at any time since the 1920’s.
