CURRENT NEWS ITEM: THRONE SPEECH TO FOCUS ON THE TROUBLED ECONOMY

TOP - 50 RELEVANT BREAKING NEWS

1. Throne speech to focus on the troubled economy

   The federal Conservatives will unveil their plans today for the fall session of Parliament, and for dealing with the global economic crisis.

2. Economy main focus of British throne speech

   Ensuring the stability of the economy is the British government's "overriding priority" for the upcoming year, Queen Elizabeth said Wednesday during the state opening of Parliament.

3. Throne speech to focus on global financial crisis

   The global economic crisis and how the Canadian government plans to deal with the continuing slump are expected to be the main focus of the Conservatives' third speech from the throne on Wednesday.

4. Bush focus on economy

   President Bush enters his last 100 days in office with the economy dominating the headlines. CNN's Kathleen Koch reports.

5. As final presidential debate nears, Sarah Palin and Joe Biden focus on economy

   With John McCain and Barack Obama prepping for tonight's matchup, the vice presidential nominees talk about the financial crisis fueling voter concerns. Vice presidential candidates Sarah Palin and Joe Biden grabbed center stage on the campaign trail today, focusing on economic issues during tough-talking stops in battleground states.

6. After victory, Canada PM keeps focus on economy

   OTTAWA (AP) -- Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced a new economic plan Wednesday, a day after his Conservative Party's re-election victory fell short of a Parliament majority amid voter disgruntlement over his slow response to the global financial meltdown....

7. Don't let the troubled economy ruin your next trip

   While the still-unfolding global economic meltdown may seem like a major threat to your next vacation, the news may not be all bad. Tips on where to look, and where to look out, when planning your next trip.

8. Bush open to second stimulus for troubled economy

   President George W. Bush is open to a second government stimulus package, the White House said Monday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told legislators the time was ripe for another "significant" boost to energize the U.S. economy amid the credit crisis.

9. Campaigns focus on economy

   Barack Obama and John McCain hammered away at each other's economic proposals Tuesday.

10. Economy my focus, says Mandelson

    Lord Mandelson has refused to offer more details on his links to Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska.

11. Japan PM Aso to delay poll, focus on economy: report

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Prime Minister Taro Aso has decided to put off calling an election so he can deal with the global financial crisis and take steps to address Japan's own economic woes, Kyodo news agency reported on Tuesday.

12. McCain to Close With Focus on the Economy

    HERSHEY, Pa., Oct. 28 -- Twenty months after announcing his candidacy by declaring that "I know how the world works; I know the good and evil in it," Sen. John McCain has been forced by the global economic collapse to close his presidential campaign on pocketbook issues rather than foreign policy.

13. Obama's final TV blitz to focus on economy

    NORFOLK, Virginia (Reuters) - Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama launches an unprecedented television blitz on Wednesday to push his economic message on U.S. networks ranging from CBS and NBC to Comedy Central.

14. Palin Pushes Focus on Solving Dependence on Foreign Oil in Energy Speech

    ABC News' Imtiyaz Delawala Reports: In her second policy address in a week, Republican vice presidential nominee Gov. Sarah Palin will deliver a speech this morning in Toledo, OH on energy security, pushing the nation to stay focused on solving...

15. In Manassas Park, Economy Is the Focus

    Expanding the commercial sector in Manassas Park and balancing the city's budget during trying economic times are the top priorities of the candidates for City Council.

16. McCain and Obama focus on differences on economy

    Obama hustles to solidify his apparent gains in several states that went for Bush. 'Joe the Plumber' helps McCain fight to hang on to Ohio. Campaigning amid another round of troubling economic news, John McCain and Barack Obama dashed across Republican-leaning swing states Thursday, sparring over their plans to spur a recovery.

17. Economy the focus as Obama comes to Jacksonville

    Thousands of supporters at Jacksonsville Veterans Memorial Arena are awaiting Democrat Barack Obama, in what is expected to be his final Florida campaign appearance before Tuesday's election.

18. Stocks tumble as investors shift focus to economy

    NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks are down in early trading, as Wall Street focuses on the troubled economy following Barack Obama's election to the White House....

19. Layton lays out great expectations for throne speech

    NDP Leader Jack Layton laid out a series of priorities Sunday required from the minority Conservative government before his party would "even consider" throwing it support, but wouldn't say how far he is willing to take those demands.

20. Obama Spokesman: President-Elect Will Focus on Strengthening the Economy But Can't Work Miracles

21. Throne speech warns of deficit, government cutbacks

    Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean unveiled the Harper government's five-point plan to protect Canada from the global economic meltdown in the speech from the throne.

22. Watch the Throne Speech

    January 2, 2008 Part 1 (Runs 19:04) Full video of the Governor General delivering the Speech from the Throne Part 2 (Runs 20:09) Part 3 (Runs 2:54)

23. Throne Speech 2008

    Airs tonight (Wednesday) Andrew Coyne, Allan Gregg and Dan Leger from the Halifax Chronicle Herald weigh in on Harper's 5-point economic plan and short term deficit strategy

24. 'Hard decisions' needed during economic crisis: throne speech

    The Conservative government introduced a plan Wednesday aimed at protecting Canada from the "extraordinary global economic challenge and uncertainty," and indicated that the country may have to run a deficit.

25. N.W.T. MP skeptical with throne speech's plans for northern pipeline

    Wednesday's throne speech may have raised hope for a natural gas pipeline in Canada's North, but one northern MP is questioning the federal government's plans to push for a pipeline during an economic downturn.

26. Manitoba government to deliver throne speech

    Manitoba's NDP government will deliver a throne speech Thursday afternoon that will include help for the ailing economy.

27. Stephane Dion pledges support for throne speech

    The Liberal Leader Stephane Dion offered a collegial tone in Parliament today, pledging his support for Wednesday's throne speech, before shooting down the Harper government's economic record.

28. Throne speech promises new money for roads, business

    Manitoba's NDP government will spend more on roads and hospitals while helping businesses gain access to loans to spur investment in a challenging economy.

29. UK: Economy dominates Queen's speech

    Help for families and small businesses to overcome the economic downturn is at the centre of the Labour Party's legislative agenda, as outlined in the Queen Elisabeth's speech in the Houses of Parliament.

30. Smartphone sales slow amid troubled economy

    Market research firm Gartner reported Thursday that sales of smartphones have slowed to their lowest rate since it began tracking the sector.

31. Low Gas Prices, Troubled Economy Slow Toyota Prius Sales

    Remember this summer, when a new Toyota Prius hybrid would cost you $25,000 and your first-born? Well, the acknowledgment of a year-long recession and rock-bottom gas prices have turned demand for the most fuel-efficient car in the country upside down....

32. China, Japan and South Korea focus on economy at summit

    A meeting intended to overcome political animosities instead focused on a joint Asian response to the global economic crisis.