Texas oilman T. Boone Pickens told Congress Tuesday that the government must act quickly to curb the nation's dependence on foreign oil.


Pickens' wind plan hits a snag
Billionaire oilman T. Boone Pickens is scaling back his massive Texas wind project, citing a drop in natural gas prices and the tightening credit...
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...
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.
Obama pushes lame-duck agenda
President-elect Barack Obama urged Congress on Saturday to work this coming week on a plan to help the country's economy and in particular address...
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