The Ellis County Press: Top Videos for March 27, 2009

Top Videos for March 27, 2009
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Editor on 03/27/2009 15:52:00


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CBS - OBAMA ON TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN
Saying war in Iraq distracted from the effort in Afghanistan, President Obama
announced his strategy to combat the Taliban and al Qaeda insurgents (Mar. 27)
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AFP - OBAMA PREDICTS MORE JOB LOSSES TO COME
US President Barack Obama warned Thursday that more job losses were to come
before the recession ends, asking Americans for patience, at an online townhall
meeting hosted from the White House. He also said would make an announcement on
rescuing US auto firms within a few days but warned government aid would depend
on "painful" and "drastic" restructuring. (Mar. 26)
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APVideo - Obama Takes on the Internet Audience
President Barack Obama is taking the town hall into the 21st century, answering
questions Thursday during an online town hall meeting. The AP's Julie Pace looks
at what questions made the cut. (Mar. 26)
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GALLUP - FOR AMERICANS, ECONOMY PERSISTS AS MOST IMPORTANT PROBLEM
Eighty percent of Americans mention something about the economy as the most
important problem facing the United States today; a majority say it is the
economy in general (51%), followed by unemployment (16%) and a lack of money
(11%). (Mar. 27)
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NYT - U.S.: RED RIVER FLOOD FORCES TOUGH DECISIONS
Volunteers were racing to raise dikes protecting Fargo, N.D., still higher,
hoping to hold back the Red River, which is expected to reach record levels by
Saturday. (Mar. 27)
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APVIDEO - GEITHNER TESTIFIES BEFORE HOUSE COMMITTEE
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told lawmakers Thursday that the nation's
financial system needs 'comprehensive reform' and not 'modest repairs at the
margin' to avoid a repeat of the financial crisis. (Mar. 26)
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CBS - \'NEW RULES OF THE GAME\'
Treasury head Tim Geithner wants to change the way Wall St. does business by
creating a 'super regulator' to oversee failing insurance companies, banks and
financial firms. Nancy Cordes reports. (Mar 26)
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AFP - MOBILE CLINIC CARES FOR GROWING CROWDS
For many in the US, healthcare is out of reach because it's so expensive. As the
recession continues, increasing numbers of people are turning to free clinics,
like this one that travels around Maryland and Pennsylvania giving people
healthcare, on the go. (Mar. 26)
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CBS - THE UPSIDE OF BRITISH HEALTH CARE
Britain is one of many European nations that have state-run health care system.
Although the care has been criticized, an American says it saved her life.
Charlie D'Agata reports. (Mar. 26)
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NYT - BUSINESS: CHINA\\'S TUNNEL VISION
Municipal governments across China have seized upon subways in the last few
years as a way to stimulate a slowing economy and address gridlock on the roads
and heavily polluted air. (Mar. 27)
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