American News Project

The American News Project is dedicated to defending and promoting the public interest through high-quality, investigative video journalism.

The Federal Reserve Is Under Fire The Federal Reserve Is Under Fire

As details emerge of how the Fed secretly doled out trillions during the financial crisis, Congress demands accountability.

Jul 13, 2009 / American News Project

Bankrupt GM Begins Slashing Jobs Bankrupt GM Begins Slashing Jobs

The government has poured money into GM to help keep the company afloat, but the company is still slashing jobs.

Jun 24, 2009 / American News Project

Online Loan Lobby vs. Indebted Americans Online Loan Lobby vs. Indebted Americans

The Online Lenders Association tries to whitewash the realities being faced by Americans deeply in debt due to 'payday' loans.

Jun 8, 2009 / American News Project

Republicans Debate ‘Socialist’ Resolution Republicans Debate ‘Socialist’ Resolution

The GOP called a special session to debate a rebranding resolution... for the Democratic Party.

May 21, 2009 / American News Project

Road to Ruin: Mortgage Fraud Scandal Brewing Road to Ruin: Mortgage Fraud Scandal Brewing

Former loan officers from lending firms step forward to point out the systemic fraud that created the subprime mortgage housing crisis.

May 11, 2009 / American News Project

McGovern Warns Obama of LBJ Legacy McGovern Warns Obama of LBJ Legacy

George McGovern warns President Obama of the pitfalls of war and urges a focus on domestic policies.

May 7, 2009 / American News Project

Mortgage Bankers vs. Underwater Homeowners Mortgage Bankers vs. Underwater Homeowners

On the night before the Mortgage Bankers Association won the third round of this ongoing battle, the industry celebrated at the expense indebted mortgage holders.

May 4, 2009 / American News Project

The Road to Ruin: Burned by Brokers The Road to Ruin: Burned by Brokers

A close-up snapshot of the 'toxic assets' on the balance sheet of bailout-recipient Flagstar Bank Corp.

Apr 17, 2009 / American News Project

Credit Card Industry Defeated for Now Credit Card Industry Defeated for Now

The United States Congress and Senate pass strong consumer protections against credit card companies--for now.

Apr 10, 2009 / American News Project

Goldman Vet Sparks Conflict On Hill Goldman Vet Sparks Conflict On Hill

The Nation's Christopher Hayes talks about Gary Gensler's delayed nomination to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Apr 2, 2009 / American News Project

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