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Bill would allow Congress to audit Fed
A House committee has approved a bill sponsored by Republican Ron Paul to expand congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve. Steve Henn reports. (11/20/2009)
Weekly Wrap: Trouble in housing?
Fortune Magazine Leigh Gallagher, and Clusterstock.com's John Carney talk with Kai Ryssdal about how much trouble our housing market is still in, and whether calls for Treasury Secretary Geithner's resignation are justified. (11/20/2009)
Congress to take closer look at Fed
A House panel has voted in favor of letting Congress take a closer look at the Federal Reserve. Bill Radke talks to Alisa Roth about what the measure means and why some Fed officials are worried about more transparency. (11/20/2009)
Fear of inflation is overblown
This week's market numbers seem to indicate that inflation has been subdued. Bill Radke takes a closer look with economics correspondent Chris Farrell. (11/19/2009)
Is gov't aid nearing its limits?
Construction of new homes dipped 10% last month. What does the surprising drop say about our recovery? Bob Moon reports. (11/18/2009)
Is bad economy good for corruption?
The advocacy group Transparency International released its annual Corruption Perceptions Index, which gauges corruption in 180 countries. Most countries fell within the bottom half of the index, as Christopher Werth reports. (11/17/2009)
Keeping inflation worries in check?
Producer prices rose more slowly than expected last month, despite a rebound in food and energy costs. Bill Radke talks to Chris Low with FTN Financial and Steve Chiotakis talks to Diane Swonk with Mesirow Financial. (11/17/2009)
The Fed has a message if you dig a little
Fed watchers aren't expecting any major advancements today when Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks in New York -- though some economists do believe something is always being said if you can decode the delivery. Jeremy Hobson reports. (11/16/2009)
What can we expect for small biz?
Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich talks with Steve Chiotakis about the plight of small businesses, and whether any help is in the offing. (11/13/2009)
Government looks to TARP for debt help
The Obama administration is looking for ways to bring down record government deficits, and it's reportedly considering TARP. Not all of the bank bailout money has been spent. John Dimsdale explains how it might work. (11/12/2009)
