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Bush surveys record-breaking California wildfires
REDDING, Calif. - President Bush offered federal help and encouragement Thursday to some of the 25,000 firefighters working under a blazing sun to contain wildfires that make up the single largest fire event ever recorded in California.
Nations:U.S. Mexico New Zealand Australia Canada People:George W. Bush Activities:2008 California Fire 2005 Hurricane Katrina Source:(AP)
2008-07-17
Inflation soars; home builder sentiment crumbles
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Inflation accelerated in June to its fastest rate since the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 while workers' earnings slumped, compounding the stagflationary dilemma facing the Federal Reserve.
People:Ben Bernanke Activities:2005 Hurricane Katrina 2007-8 Global Inflation 2008 U.S. Recession
2008-07-16
Bernanke: Economy in "rough time"
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told a House of Representatives panel on Wednesday the U.S. economy is going through a "rough time" and urged lawmakers to approve Treasury Department proposals to back up mortgage markets.
People:Henry Paulson Ben Bernanke Activities:2008 U.S. Recession 2005 Hurricane Katrina Source:(Reuters)
2008-07-16
Wall St. soars on banks' best day in 16 years
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks rallied more than 2 percent on Wednesday, powered by the best day for banks in 16 years as unexpectedly strong results from Wells Fargo & Co relieved worry about a credit crisis spiraling out of control.
People:Ben Bernanke Activities:U.S. Markets 2005 Hurricane Katrina
2008-07-16
Bertha weakens to tropical storm near Bermuda
HAMILTON, Bermuda (Reuters) - Hurricane Bertha weakened back into a less-menacing tropical storm on Sunday after stalling for a day near the British colony of Bermuda, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Nations:Mexico Activities:2005 Hurricane Katrina Source:(Reuters)
2008-07-13
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