Oct 23 - By BILL DRAPER, Associated Press Writers
While massive government intervention has contained the nation's economic crisis, structural reform and increased oversight of financial markets are necessary to avoid a repeat of the "Great Recession," former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker said Friday.

Mar 13 - By Associated Press
President Barack Obama on Friday acknowledged that many families are suffering "incredible pain" from the economy but said his government is on a daily campaign to get credit flowing and build a long-term recovery.

Nov 22 - By Sara Kugler, Associated Press Writer
President-elect Barack Obama sought to reassure the nation and nervous holiday shoppers about the ailing economy Wednesday as beleaguered stores braced for their most important month of the year.