Demos Officials Say Government Is Not The Problem

Members of the organization Demos, a research advocacy group based in New York City, discuss why the government is not responsible for all of our nation's problems. The discussion was held at the Economic Policy Institute in Washington, DC.

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke supports a stimulus package

Chairman of the Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke, testifying before the House Budget Committee, responds to a question by committee chairman Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) by saying that a stimulus package could be useful if done quickly, if temporary, and if efficient.

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke says the 2008 economy will be weak

Chairman of the Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke, testifying before the House Budget Committee, responds to a question by committee chairman Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) by saying that the economy has "softened" and that the prospects for 2008 are not as good as 2007.

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke supports careful fiscal actions

Chairman of the Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke, testifying before the House Budget Committee, says that fiscal policy actions could be helpful if done properly.