In February, lawmakers passed a $168 billion program to juice the economy. And some say it's time to do it again.
Crisis fears hit European shares
European shares fall amid increasing concerns over the state of the world's economy, mirroring a similar decline on Wall Street.
China factory output down sharply
China's manufacturing output fell sharply in November, figures show, just the latest sign that the global economic slowdown is impacting on its economy.
Economy warning from China leader
China's President Hu Jintao warns of the effects of the global financial crisis on his country, as economic growth slows.
Bailouts: $7 trillion and rising
The U.S. government is now willing to spend more than $7 trillion to help rescue the economy. That's about $23,000 for every American, and more than half of U.S. annual gross domestic product.
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.
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