Bailout Plan Summary

If you're wondering what's in the bailout plan passed by Congress this week, check out this summary.
http://money.cnn.com/2008/10/03/news/economy/house_bill_summary/

Credit Crisis Timeline

For a timetable of the current crisis, check out this CNBC slideshow.
http://www.cnbc.com/id/26885751

How Three Economists View a Financial Rescue Plan

By THE NEW YORK TIMES Business Section

Published: September 22, 2008

While the Oval Office and Congress hastily hammer out the details, The Times asked three economists to offer their thoughts on the economic plan. Click here to read the article.

The cost of making money

Last night 60 minutes had a piece on the growing concern that it now costs approximately 2 cents to make a penny and over 6 cents to make a nickel. The rising costs stem from the increase in the price of the commodity (zinc and copper) used in the production of the coins.

The piece also addresses the additional time costs of using pennies in transactions and the possible inflation if the US were to abolish the penny.

The clip is about 10 minutes long.

Should We Make Cents?
http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_video/main500251.shtml?id=3814132n
CBS News Online