As angry voters spark a barrage of energy bills in Congress, the oil industry is spending record amounts of money protecting its interests.


US carmakers in new bail-out plea
US carmakers General Motors, Ford and Chrysler will present their new cost-cutting plans to Congress.
Rough start seen for stocks
U.S. stocks were poised for a rough start Wednesday, ahead of a barrage of reports expected to reinforce the dismal outlook for the economy.
Unemployed? More help for you
Congress passed legislation late Thursday to extend the period of government assistance to Americans struggling in the shrinking job market.
Congress scrambles on auto bailout
Democratic leaders said Thursday that Congress would return in December to consider extending a $25 billion lifeline for troubled U.S. automakers if the companies devise a "viable" recovery...
US car firms ask for $25bn aid
The bosses of the three biggest US carmakers, Ford, GM and Chrysler, ask Congress for a $25bn bail-out.
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