Plunging auto sales, high gas prices and election year politics could help convince Congress to approve a $50 billion loan package to embattled U.S. automakers that Detroit's Big Three claim is key to their future success.
election yearCongress may OK 'compromise' bill to derail spying lawsuitsCNET Tech blog Fri, 05/30/2008 - 9:36am
The U.S. Congress may soon vote on a new "compromise" spy law that would still likely derail pending suits against AT&T and other companies accused of opening their networks to the government in violation of wiretap law. Democratic leaders, facing intense election year pressure from Republicans and ... Tags:
Congress passes farm bill, defying Bush (AP)Ytop stories Thu, 05/15/2008 - 11:44am
AP - Congress sent the White House a huge election-year farm bill Thursday that includes a boost in farm subsidies and more money for food stamps amid rising grocery prices. Foreclosure crisis plan taking shapeCNN Money Thu, 04/03/2008 - 9:28am
Senate Democrats and Republicans, under pressure in an election year to do more about the housing crisis, worked around the clock Wednesday to draft a bipartisan housing stimulus bill that's being fast-tracked for a debate and vote. Tags:
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