Bailout

A photo of protesters on the front lawn of the Ohio Statehouse during the State of the Union speech by Governer Kasich.

Ohio House Speaker Arrested on Bribery Charges Connected to $1 Billion Nuclear Industry Bailout

A bombshell in Ohio, as the FBI arrested Republican Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and four colleagues on bribery charges connected with a $1 billion bailout for the state's nuclear industry.

July 22, 2020 - The Columbus Dispatch

Highway Interchange

The First Highway Trust Fund Bailout

September 9 marked the 60th anniversary of a defining moment in U.S. transportation history.

September 11, 2019 - Eno Center for Transportation

Road Construction

Ten Years of Highway Trust Fund Insolvency

Earlier this month marked the ten-year anniversary of an event that lives in infamy in the annals of the federal government.

September 11, 2018 - Eno Transportation Weekly

Nuclear Power

Trump Rebuffed by Federal Energy Commissioners on Coal and Nuclear Power Bailout

Last month the Trump administration directed Energy Secretary Rick Perry to require grid operators to purchase power from aging coal and nuclear power plants, enabling them to keep operating as a matter of "national security." Regulators disagree.

June 18, 2018 - InsideClimate News

Do the Feds Have a Responsibility to Help Detroit?

The federal government has a role to play in the financial crises afflicting cities across America, and most notably of late, in Detroit. Should Washington also play a role in helping them to recover?

July 23, 2013 - The Nation

Seeking a Federal Bailout as City Jobs Dry Up

Democrats in congress are trying to divert some federal bailout money to cities and counties, where job losses are crippling municipal services.

April 27, 2010 - Los Angeles Times

Bailing Out the Mortgage Market

The housing market -- and especially the exurban housing market -- played a major role in bringing about the current economic recession, according to this piece from Christopher Leinberger. He says sprawl is unlikely to regain its lost value.

January 28, 2010 - The New Republic

Stimulus For Transit, Un-Stimulus For Auto Industry

Funding in the federal stimulus package for high speed rail has been cheered by transit advocates across the country. This opinion piece argues that in addition, funds should be taken away from the auto industry.

February 25, 2009 - The Boston Globe

What's Good for GM...and the Nation

Michael Moore writes that the only bailout of the Big 3 automakers that makes any sense is a government takeover that re-tools the industry to build sustainable transportation modes including trains, buses, subways and light rail.

December 6, 2008 - michaelmoore.com

Bailout Should Transform Detroit into 'Transportmaker'

As the federal government prepares to bail out the flailing U.S. automotive industry, it should think about changing the face of the industry from carmaker to "transportmaker", according to Robert Goodman.

November 17, 2008 - The New York Times

Bailout Will Try to Save Suburbs, But Can't

Despite the $700 billion financial bailout plan, the suburbs will continue to lose population and value, according to Peter Katz. He says it's time for the government to prevent suburban development that is only doomed to fail.

October 12, 2008 - Citiwire

Bailout Gives Tax Break to Bicycle Commuters

The $700 billion bailout bill includes federal tax benefits for people who commute by bike.

October 11, 2008 - The San Francisco Chronicle

The Real Bailout America's Cities Need

If we can bail out the investment industry, we should be able to bail out our failing infrastructure, according to this column from Neal Peirce.

September 29, 2008 - Citiwire

Main Street and the Bailout

Bank of America CEO Kenneth D. Lewis presents the case for Secretary Paulson's proposed financial rescue package, and why Main Street needs it.

September 26, 2008 - The Wall St. Journal

Bush Signs Housing Bill

President George W. Bush signed into law a package of housing legislation intended to ease the burden on thousands of borrowers who face losing their homes. The legislation will also bail out major mortgage financiers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

July 30, 2008 - The New York Times

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