The Bailouts

The 2008 auto bailout led to stricter tailpipe emissions rules. In the “flight shame" era, shouldn’t the aviation industry buck up on fuel efficiency and electric planes?
As the Trump administration considers aid for companies hurt by the coronavirus pandemic, it'll be difficult to defend including oil drillers and gas frackers.
A new Democratic Senate report says President Trump’s bailout for farmers suffering due to the Chinese trade war disproportionately benefits southern states and big agribusinesses, even though smaller farms in the Midwest and Northern Plains are hurting the most.
Everyone in Congress knew the 2008 bailout was politically toxic, but it was supposed to pass. When it didn't, there was no Plan B.
The country's been imposing strict austerity measures on Greece. Now, its largest bank needs help.
A new book examines the foreclosure fraud crisis.
While EU leaders celebrate a new deal, Greece's citizens ready for yet another round of cuts.
A new film takes a close look at the first few months under the country's new leader.
"When you make a risky investment you should not expect to get 100 percent back on your dollar."
The clock is ticking for the government to institute radical reforms.