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C-SPAN: Federal Funds to Lenders

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:38:41 -0400

Theo Francis talked about the financial difficulties at CIT Group Inc. (Commercial Investment Trust), a company that provides loans to small and midsized businesses. CIT has asked federal regulators for additional financial assistance in light of $59 billion in long-term debt and about $75 billion in assets. Mr. Francis also responded to telephone calls and electronic correspondence.

Online Video: Has the Stimulus Stalled?

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:58:00 -0400

BusinessWeek Washington Correspondent Theo Francis assesses President Obama's stimulus plan in the feature section of this edition of our weekly show.

Online Video: Sonia Sotomayor and Business

Fri, 29 May 2009 17:34:49 -0400

Theo Francis, in BusinessWeek’s Washington bureau, looks at how Sonia Sotomayor has ruled in cases that affect business. (Begins at 2:31)

C-SPAN: U.S. Economy

Sat, 4 Apr 2009 18:35:41 -0400

Theo Francis talked about the state of the U.S. economy and recent leading economic indicators, including the previous day's announcement that the nation's unemployment rate jumped to 8.5 percent in March, the highest since late 1983, as employers from many sectors eliminated 663,000 jobs. Other topics included housing, consumer confidence, and the stock market. He provided short-term and long-term analysis and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail.

C-SPAN: Creation of an Economic Recovery Advisory Board

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:55:49 -0500

Theo Francis talked about President-Elect Barack Obama’s announcement Wednesday that he will create a president’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board, chaired by former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker. The new advisory panel is designed to help guide the administration's efforts to stabilize the nation's struggling financial system and create millions of new jobs. Mr. Francis responded to telephone calls and electronic mail.