News Analysis: Banks in Need of Even More Bailout Money
nytimes.com 1/14/2009 — Even some of the bailout program’s harshest critics acknowledge that things most likely would be even worse without it. >

It’s Only, Like, Four Banks
susiemadrak.com 3/5/2009 — As Krugman points out.

"The banks" versus "some banks"
krugman.blogs.nytimes.com 4/2/2009 — On the run: this critique of my views is interesting. But I think there's a crucial assumption that isn't right. The question isn't whether "the banks" are insolvent; most surely aren't. Instead, some banks are probably insolvent. So it's not the case ...

Surprise! Banks won’t tell where bailout money goes
hotair.com 12/22/2008 — Read this post »

Pelosi Open to More Federal Money for Banks
blogs.abcnews.com 1/26/2009 — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told me during our exclusive interview on "This Week" that she is open to President Obama's request for billions more from Congress to direct to the banks, but argued there has to be accountability for the...

Surprise! Banks Need More Money
thehopeforamerica.com 5/8/2009 — CNBC Reports

U.S. Eyes Two-Part Bailout for Banks
online.wsj.com 1/30/2009 — Top economic officials are discussing new efforts to help banks while trying to mitigate the cost to taxpayers. Obama stepped up his rhetorical attacks on the same banks his officials are planning to aid.

Video: Should U.S. Nationalize Banks?
marketnewslive.blogspot.com 1/22/2009 — Experts are worried the government may nationalize banks in an effort to rescue the economy. As Priya David reports, the action would not guarantee an economic upswing.

Banks Are Likely to Hold Tight to Bailout Money
nytimes.com 10/17/2008 — Even as the government moves to plug holes in the nation’s banks, new gaps keep appearing. As two financial giants, Citigroup and Merrill Lynch , reported fresh multibillion-dollar losses on Thursday, the industry passed a grim milestone: All of the ...

Banks
nytimes.com 5/19/2009 — Americans were promised a reward for rescuing the nation’s banks. In return for all those bailouts, the banks essentially granted stock options to the government — a potential jackpot for taxpayers once the crisis blew over. But now banks, eager to ...

Stimulus plan is 'theft,' some lawmakers warn — CNN Political Ticker
Democratic Sen. Byron Dorgan wants more transparency in how stimulus money will be spent. WASHINGTON (CNN) — As President Obama warned of "catastrophe" if the government doesn't spend more than $800 billion to recharge the failing economy, ...

Obama Makes Case as Bill Clears Hurdle — NYT > Politics
President Obama used his presidential platform to address concerns about his economic recovery plan. >

BREAKING: Senate passes $838 billion stimulus bill — CNN Political Ticker
WASHINGTON (CNN) — The Senate voted 61-37 to approve President Barack Obama's proposed $838 billion economic stimulus bill Tuesday. The measure will now have to be reconciled with an $827 billion version the House of Representatives passed on ...

US Senate passes Obama economic stimulus plan (AFP) — Yahoo! News: Politics News
AFP - The US Senate passed an 838-billion-dollar economic stimulus plan Tuesday, touching off difficult compromise negotiations with the House aimed at sending President Barack Obama a final bill this week.

Geithner Pledges Vigorous Economic Battle — TIME.com Top Politics Stories
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Tuesday the new administration will wage an aggressive two-front battle against the worst financial crisis in seven decades