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Essentials of Financial Regulatory Reform

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:33:00 EDT

Congress has approved sweeping reforms for the U.S. financial system. In tonight's program, NBR's Darren Gersh reports on the regulatory reform vote. You can learn about the essential provisions of the legislation here.

Big Changes for Credit Cards

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:28:00 EDT

The second wave of credit card reform takes effect this summer. The changes are designed to protect consumers. But, as Darren Gersh reports in tonight's program, the protections could come at a cost. Learn more about the changes credit card users will start seeing this summer here.

Generation Y

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:16:00 EDT

As Anna Olson reports tonight, Generation Y - loosely defined as today's twenty-somethings - remain optimistic about their futures despite the troubled economy. That economy has prevented many of them from getting the jobs they want and, in some cases, from getting any job at all. Learn more about Generation Y here.

Jeopardy in the Gulf: Gulf Shores, Alabama

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:49:00 EDT

Tonight, NBR's Jeff Yastine begins a 3-part look at how the oil disaster is affecting communities in Gulf Coast states. His first report focuses on Gulf Shores, Alabama, which is experiencing a decline in the vacation rentals that drive its economy. Learn more about Gulf Shores here.

Two Views from the BP Hearing

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:29:00 EDT

BP CEO Tony Hayward testified on Capitol Hill today, answering tough questions about the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster. Lawmakers were, for the most part, critical of BP. Representative Jack Welch (D-VT) argued for Hayward's resignation. And, at the other extreme, Representative Joe Barton (R-TX) apologized for the political shakedown that led BP to create a $20 billion compensation fund. Listen to these lawmakers below and cast your poll vote.