Archive for August, 2009
General Motors Seeks Quick Bankruptcy
U.S. taxpayers to own 60 percent of a smaller company with fewer dealers. Transcript of radio broadcast: 04 June 2009 This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. This week, General Motors went to bankruptcy court. It became the second of the big three American automakers to seek protection from its creditors while continuing operations. [...]
Jobs and the Slow Road to Economic Recovery
Many experts believe the U.S. recession will end soon. But the housing market is unlikely to recover until employment improves. Transcript of radio broadcast: 28 May 2009 This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. The National Association for Business Economics has its latest predictions for the American economy. Most of the forty-five business economists [...]
Obama Seeks Health Reform With New Industry Support
Congress still needs to agree on details and financing. But leaders in the House promise to have legislation ready for a vote by the end of July. Transcript of radio broadcast: 14 May 2009 This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. Health care reform was a big subject this week at the White House. [...]
