Leading members of the U.S. Congress say they have reached an agreement on the principles for the Bush administration's plan for a massive bailout of the nation's troubled financial sector. But, negotiations continue on the specifics of the proposed...
The White House says the U.S. economy is struggling to grow and generate jobs, despite aggressive steps taken by the federal government to prop up financial institutions and unfreeze tight credit. VOA's Michael Bowman reports from Washington, the Bu...
The House of Representatives is approaching a crucial vote expected Friday on Senate-passed legislation aimed at rescuing the U.S. financial markets. VOA's Dan Robinson reports from Capitol Hill, where congressional leaders from both parties are wor...
American and international financial markets are welcoming word that the U.S. government is taking over two troubled institutions that back roughly half the country's home mortgages. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports the Bush administration says it took t...
The White House is increasing pressure on Russia to stop the escalating conflict in Georgia's breakaway province of South Ossetia. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports from Beijing, where U.S. President George Bush is speaking out on the crisis while attendi...
The White House is making a renewed appeal for an end to the bloody conflict between Georgia and Russia over the Georgian breakaway province of South Ossetia, and accusing Russia of 'disproportionate' action. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports from Beijing...
By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 20 June 2008 The House of Representatives has approved legislation updating U.S. foreign intelligence surveillance law. President Bush welcomed the bipartisan compromise measure saying it will improve U.S. capabilities t...
By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 18 June 2008 In two resolutions, the U.S. House of Representatives criticizes Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe for ongoing political violence. VOA's Dan Robison has more in this report from Capitol Hill. Robert Mugabe...
By Michael Bowman Washington 29 May 2008 Former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan is defending his controversial new book that accuses the Bush administration of deceiving the American people in the lead up to the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of...
By Dan Robinson Washington 15 May 2008 A House of Representatives committee has voted down attempts by Republicans to restore more than $200 million for a planned U.S. missile defense system in Europe. VOA's Dan Robinson reports, a final decision on...