First expansion reported in more than a year; also, the debate over pay for top officials at companies indebted to taxpayers. Transcript of radio broadcast:
Credit remains tight even as the U.S. economy has returned to growth, with government support. The job market took a long time to recover after the last two recessions. Transcript of radio broadcast:
The bill narrowly passed by the House includes a public option, a government-run health insurance plan. Transcript of radio broadcast:
Also: The government loses its first criminal case related to the financial crisis that hit Wall Street. Transcript of radio broadcast:
Volunteers help millions of young people around the world understand economics. Transcript of radio broadcast:
President-elect urges Congress to take ''dramatic action'' with an economic recovery plan as quickly as possible. Transcript of radio broadcast:
World trade is expected to decrease by 2 percent this year as demand collapses. Transcript of radio broadcast:
Political and business leaders will talk about ‘‘Shaping the Post-Crisis World’’ at this year's World Economic Forum in Switzerland. Transcript of radio broadcast: