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White House trying to avoid economic headwinds from Europe
Dec 6, 2011
Leaders in the U.S. are increasingly worried about the debt crisis in Europe. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is on a grand tour this week to check in on progress there.
Mario Monti unveils austerity plan for Italy
Dec 5, 2011
The new leader of Italy has announced a plan for tax increases and spending cuts to deal with the ongoing debt crisis in the country
Italians react to Mario Monti's austerity plan
Dec 5, 2011
After months of protest, it appears Italians may finally be ready to work with the government to fix the nation's crumbling economy.
Germany, France moot tougher EU budget rules
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Heidi Moore
Dec 5, 2011
Merkel and Sarkozy propose amending the European Union treaty to impose budget discipline on spendthrift countries. Will markets be satisfied?
PODCAST: Italian austerity, American spending
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Mary Dooe
Dec 5, 2011
Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti unveiled a firm austerity plan for his country. In the wake of a tempestuous month for leadership, we take a look at accountability, both in Europe and at American universities. Allan Sloan explains the payroll tax cuts, and reporter David Gura spotlights the increasing wealth gap.
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Is it too late for the euro?
Dec 5, 2011
The leaders of Germany and France met today to figure out a strategy to bail out the Euro. Is it too late?
Can we expect solutions from Europe this week?
Dec 5, 2011
It is a big week for the European debt crisis, as French and German leaders plan for a meeting Friday.
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Europeans 'getting their hands dirty' solving debt problem
Dec 5, 2011
News from Europe today shows positive steps towards solving the debt crisis, on the micro and macro level.
Belgium ends 540 days without leader
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Matt Cole
Dec 5, 2011
Belgium, the country with the fifth largest debt load in Europe, has gone without a full-time government for over 500 days. Today, a prime minister was appointed.
Will European debt crisis sandbag U.S. economy?
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David Gura
Dec 2, 2011
Despite signs the recovery is gaining steam, trouble in the eurozone could sap demand for U.S. exports.