Economy

Solution To Greece's Debt Crisis Remains Elusive

7:36am July 08, 2015

Renee Montagne gets the latest from Wall Street Journal reporter Gabriele Steinhauser in Brussels, where European leaders are making a last-ditch attempt to keep Greece from leaving the eurozone.

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The Global Financial Crisis Did A Real Number On Greece's Economy

6:41pm July 07, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

Greece and its European creditors remain at a stalemate. European leaders say without changes, they won't provide any more aid. Greek banks are closed - unable to get the cash they need to operate.

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Greece Stalls On New Bailout Proposal As European Leaders Meet

6:32pm July 07, 2015

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

European leaders met in Brussels on Tuesday for an emergency summit on the Greek debt crisis. They expected a new Greek proposal for a bailout but ended the day empty-handed.

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Greek Reform Minister: 'We Want To Keep Greece Within Eurozone'

6:32pm July 07, 2015

NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Greek Minister of Administrative Reform George Katrougalos about the Greek debt crisis. He says he's hopeful a compromise can be reached between Greece and Europe.

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Despite Large Cuts To Greece's Pension System, Creditors Want More

6:32pm July 07, 2015

NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Matthew Dalton, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, about how the Greek pension system has been as generous as reported.

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Georgia Leads A Push To Help Ex-Prisoners Get Jobs

3:35pm July 07, 2015

by Susanna Capelouto

Federal grant money is flowing to skills training programs for ex-offenders. But aid will be successful only if employers are willing to hire them. That's where state re-entry programs show promise.

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Obama Administration Aims To Expand Access To Solar Power

2:53pm July 07, 2015

by Brian Naylor

The White House is announcing a series of moves, including installing more solar energy units in federally subsidized housing, low cost loans for homeowners and a program to help renters.

With Greece Facing Economic Abyss, What Will EU Leaders Do?

1:47pm July 07, 2015

by Chris Arnold

The result of Sunday's Greek referendum was a resounding "no" to plans for more austerity as a way out of the country's debt crisis. European leaders meet Tuesday to resume talks on a rescue package.

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Despite Uncertainty, Greeks Show Pride In Rejecting Bailout Plan

1:33pm July 07, 2015

by Chris Arnold

Greeks in Athens react to the resounding no vote on a bailout plan. Many are proud to have poked Europe in the eye after years of austerity, but the banks remain closed, hurting many local businesses.

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Germany, France Keep Door Open To Greek Requests For Economic Help

1:32pm July 07, 2015

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande meet in Paris Monday to discuss their response to the result of Sunday's referendum in Greece.

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