Policymakers insist bailout for automakers necessary, but Francesco Guerrera tells CNBC it's less important than rescuing financial institutions

A rebuttal of AIG senior VP's claim that the federal bailout the company received was 'better' than bankruptcy.

Krugman, business columnist call for 'Franklin Delano Obama' to usher in new, New Deal.

A commentary on the 'absurd drama' of Washington politics.

Nobel Prize-winning NY Times columnist tells CNBC government should allocate 4 percent of GDP for 'stimulus.'

Mesirow Financial chief economist suggests creating artificial demand for expensive alternative fuels if oil prices drop too low.

Newspaper claims shutting down the same-sex weddings will deepen economic crisis, doesn't mention that 'huge' impact is less than three-tenths of a percent of the state's deficit.

Reporters say federal intervention, bailouts were lesson of Great Depression.

'Evening News' follows other national media to Elkhart, Ind., where restaurateur is threatened by slowdown.

American Morning host again cites Soros' criticism of Paulson, but is silent on anti-free market bent of possible picks.

NBC morning show misses irony in emitting tons of carbon to travel globe for climate change special.

Rep. Rahm Emanuel held paid position on troubled GSE's board from 2000-2002, when Freddie Mac was accused of accounting and campaign finance irregularities.

Do people 'deserve' universal health care?