it may be postponed because some people think greece isn't doing enough. >> as much as greece has done, and this is recognized. it's true there's been a disappointment on the revenue side. this is partly due to the fact that economic growth in greece is slightly below what was expected. the program is moreless -- a few disappointing, the minister finance that met yesterday saying austria would hold out from dispursing its payment. this has indeed caused a number of issues whether this as a whole question, and this is crippling the problems with ire lashed. >> what it does is state of the market. no reason to be calm yet. the numbers are still in place. >> yes. there was a greek program that was going on pretty well. there was another facility that had entries and in the meantime it goes other problems. what the markets are left with now is uncertainty. one with the groundstroke program which seems to be doing ok but not enough. and the esfs or other financial system created since may although is in theory reachible to ireland, still hasn't been nut place yet. >> so in brief, this crisi

focusing on the plight of refugees in the country of greece. there is a report alleging corbeil conditions and the greek detention centers -- alleging horrible conditions under the country is struggling with a wave of immiation. 90% of all immigrants entering eu enter via greece. every year, tens of thousands of people risk their lives trying to make the crossing in overcrowded boats. that route has been all but cut off after italy's struck a controversial deal with libya. >> the former holding center on the italian island located between sicily and africa. it used to be one of the major transits between africa and europe. >> i think what we have seen is that the border guards have been very efficient with the interception of voboats in the mediterranean. there are no more people coming to molto or to italy because it has been stopped with the help of europe's new friends in libya. >> that is a reference to walmart khaddakhaddafi who cut a wi with berlosconi. >> libya is not the most reliable partner, but the status quo is not an option, becaus

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greece will narrowly missed the target but pledged new fiscal measures to comply with its 110 billion euros bailout. meanwhile, a greek citizens continue to express their dismay at the austerity measures. >> strikes have become a common occurrence in greece recently. on tuesday, public-sector workers were out on the streets of the capital, athens. there were protesting cuts to their pay as part of the austerity package. many in greece say they're not prepared to shoulder the burden of the financial crisis. >> by cutting wages and benefits, the workers have no other choice than to take to the streets and fight for what they have lost. >> strikes have hit most aspects of daily life in greece. ferry services between the mainland and the aegean islands were brought to a standstill again on tuesday. garbage has been piling up on the streets as workers at the municipal collection company have been on strike for several days. >> in germany, consumer confidence has risen to the highest level in more than three years. latest figures from the market research institute showed a bigger rise than

many fear ireland could go the way of greece. it was the first country to be rescued with eu-guaranteed loans. grieg's directed their protests to budget watchdog's from the international monetary fund and the eu. while dublin was dragged down by its banks, greece simply lived beyond its means. greece's rescued millions are being paid out in installments. recently, athens had to admit it had not reached predicted revenue targets. >> if greece fails to fulfil certain retirement or reach certain targets, we will need to talk about it. >> we are starting from a higher point that what we really wanted, but we fully respect the targets and intend to take any measures that e necessary. >> the talk is getting tougher with in the european union, but politicians also want to preempt further crises by radically reforming the eurozone. the german chancellor wants to cap the claims in times of crisis. >> we decided to keep in mind certain points for our cris response mechanism. one of those is the role and responsibility of private bondholder

greece was telling -- germany was telling greece the same thing that greece was telling ireland. didn't work for greece. they're still rioting in the street and the situation is getting worse and worse. why are they doing it? let me alert the soros bloggers out there on this one. yeah, you ready? here is why they're doing and pushing everyone in to it. they're building a new world order. here is why it will fail. ready? they're aiming for an affront to god. ahhh! how can glenn beck say it's an affront to god? i can tell you with 100% total assurety. why? even when it's good intentions, we know what happens when big government gets control of the people. what? yeah. the oldest story in the book. history that will boggle your mind. ireland doesn't have the money. they're only good for part of 2011. why wait? because they know what happened when they ask for help. they don't want to take the help. why? they lose their uniqueness, they lose their sovereignty. they are afraid of being gobbled up. ireland will no longer be ireland anymore. they'll have to do exactly what the e.u. says.

focusing on the plight of refugees in the country of greece. there is a report alleging corbeil conditions and the greek detention centers -- alleging horrible conditions under the country is struggling with a wave of immigration. 90% of all immigrants entering eu enter via greece. every year, tens of thousands of people risk their lives trying to make the crossing in overcrowded boats. that route has been all but cut off after italy's struck a controversial deal with libya. >> the former holding center on the italian island located between sicily and africa. it used to be one of the major transits between africa and europe. >> i think what we have seen is that the border guards have been very efficient with the interception of voboats in the mediterranean. there are no more people coming to molto or to italy because it has been stopped with the help of europe's new friends in libya. >> that is a reference to walmart khaddakhaddafi who cut a wi with berlosconi. >> libya is not the most reliable partner, but the status quo is not an option, beca

you will not need to have any greece capturing equipment. what we are really concerned about is a category of one. they have cut deep fryers, rotisseries, and there washing dishes -- they have got deep fryers, rotisseries, and they are washing dishes, and they're basically in violation of code. as i mentioned, the other people who have equipment in place, they can keep that. they just need to maintain it. so, logistics, the bottom line is that each restaurant will get something from us. it is the best management practice, and we will give them an i.d. number. our inspectors will visit, and we will tell them where they fall, and if they are not meeting their cleaning requirements, or if they do not have equipment, what kind of equipment they would need to put in. a comment on the inspection, i know it is something for businesses. anytime an inspector comes through the door, it is, "i wonder why they are here." the inspectors who are going to be coming in pursuant to this ordinance are already going in. our inspectors are already out there, ta

the 2009 deficit in greece is much higher than previous estimates. and the irish government has also been in touch with brussels over concerns that it may need a bailout. we have the latest from our correspondent in athens and our european business reporter, nigel cassidy. >> very little has changed in ireland. ireland's leaders spent much of the day trying to reassure the financial world they had the cash for the next year. in ireland with its bond out banks, they look to be the one in the same. 80 billion euros was on the table. politicians said there was pressure from outside to take it. >> there is a lot of pressure on the government is shifting between sovereign debt and bank debt. the speculation is stacking on the banking situation, removing the sovereign situation. >> today, the irish government maintain that no aid had been asked for. >> we have really dealer contacts -- regular contact. it is very normal. >> but the german chancellor made clear the survival of the single currency is going to be a main concern at the meeting in brussels tomo

i would say that the triple of what have spent so far for greece and ireland and so. they have a solution mrs merkel it's. twenty days now she has asked. me if you has managed to get through a change in the. in the treaty of the european union the treaty of lisbon this this change would say that the countries that are not able to cope with their for their financial problems will be. would be obliged to capitulate. but it is not only that. many said that all the bones all state bonds that have been issued so far are more or less gallant did but no more it is from now on i want to bring in a personal side to this simplistic of a question you're a great national yourself i believe i'm on a personal level have to make you feel that your own country was forced to go with a begging bowl to other members of its club at the end of the day had to make you feel as a great. it's depressing the view obviously it's depressing everybody is depressed in greece but. can the country actually went out to the ball too because there were no money to pay pensions there were money to pay s

greece will narrowly missed the target but pledged new fiscal measures to comply with its 110 billion euros bailout. meanwhile, a greek citizens continue to express their dismay at the austerity measures. >> strikes have become a common occurrence in greece recently. on tuesday, public-sector workers were out on the streets of the capital, athens. there were protesting cuts to their pay as part of the austerity package. many in greece say they're not prepared to shoulder the burden of the financial crisis. >> by cutting wages and benefits, the workers have no other choice than to take to the streets and fight for what they have lost. >> strikes have hit most aspects of daily life in greece. ferry services between the mainland and the aegean islands were brought to a standstill again on tuesday. garbage has been piling up on the streets as workers at the municipal collection company have been on strike for several days. >> in germany, consumer confidence has risen to the highest level in more than three years. latest figures from the market research institute showed a bigger rise than

they are having to deal with the problems of greece and ireland. nigel cassidy, bbc news. >> as a team of international inspectors arrived, european auditors went through the notoriously unreliable accounts. at last the truth of the damage was revealed. 2009, the debt and increase with of a late 200%, the highest and in the european union. its debt rose to 140% of gdp, nearly 2.5 times the limit fort euro zone members the greek prime minister missed the inspectors. he was in paris, talking up his government's efforts in blaming the germans, suggesting -- blaming the germans for suggesting that the taxpayers should not prop up failing nations. its recovery is essential for the european union. the prime minister says that the election results are and mandates to continue with the austerity program he reread -- . the question for the european central bank is whether to give it greece and the bailout money due in december. most economists say this will not happen because the institutions have been invested so much in making sure greece does not fail. b

like the one in greece had in may. we have this from dublin. >> and dublin tonight, preparations for the holiday season, but ireland is the eye of the storm. many believe it cannot cope with its vast? without a bailout. the irish government continues to insist it can be reset >> they will do the right thing by the country. that means their international obligations as well. >> pressure is mounting for ireland to accept a rescue. other european nations say uncertainty over ireland's dead is damaging their economies. -- ireland debts is damaging their economies. >> the government here in dublin is insisting no bailout is necessary. "we can work this out ourselves ," is the message. paul ebbs lost his job in the construction industry last week. jerry has already seen her in, slashed. >> were doing so well, with some much money. it -- we were doing so well with so much money. it is like you have gone backwards in time. >> i visited a technology college. students now that unemployment is close to 40%. emigration has returne

skies over the european economy in general are continuing to dark and there are serious problems in greece portugal and ireland we're getting reports that spain and belgium may be next and in this scenario in this context germany is actually currently a great example of how to overcome financial difficulties it's showing some really impressive economic growth just previously to the german government analysis that the number of unemployed people in the country has reduced from five to three million people they're actually saying that this number can drop altogether in the near future and that is already the situation in some saturn parts of the country this is a huge forum taking place since some of the most influential and successful companies are taking part their leaders are taking part. going to spin off reporting that well of lot of putin also managed to lighten the mood of the forum with his usual biting sense of humor the prime minister hinted that germany needs russia's energy resources. so the german community doesn't like nuclear power i don't want to make any comments. but i don'

public finances were a disaster in greece. in ireland it's a weakend banking sector which is a fallout from the housing market crash. there are two very, very different problems. this is a crisis of fear.ç in fear all the countries lookç alike. the european leadership has forgotten that in this type of crisis clear-cut, crisp action is required. they've done the same thing again they did last spring. they denied. they delayed. and now they're going to have to throw more money at the problem. the problem is just compounding itself. >> brown: what's your analysis? >> i would largely agree with what we just heard that there is a very different situation. i mean ireland clearly exemplifies that you can do everything right but if you get your banking system wrong, then you're going to end up in the same situation as greece was in. but i don't actually think that it's fair to say that the european union leadership has failed us again because if we look at the timeliness of this package, it came much sooner than the one we saw in

public finances were a disaster in greece. in ireland it's a weakend banking sector which is a fallout from the housing market crash. there are two very, very different problems. this is a crisis of fear. in fear all the countries look alike. the european leadership has forgotten that in this type of crisis clear-cut, crisp action isç required. they've done the sameç thing again they did last spring. they denied. they delayed. and now they're going to have to throw more money at the problem. the problem is just compounding itself. >> brown: what's your analysis? >> i would largely agree with what we just heard that there is a very different situation. i mean ireland clearly exemplifies that you can do everything right but if you get your banking system wrong, then you're going to end up in the same situation as greece was in. but i don't actually think that it's fair to say that the european union leadership has failed us again because if we look at the timeliness of this package, it came much sooner than the one we saw in

and greece's debt in 20089, offer the end of last year, soared at 126.8% of g.d.p. it is an eye-watering number. it's staggering. and again, a lot higher. they thought it was about 115%, actually 126% higher. on that -- on the other issue of the eurozone, a lot of movement and talks between want e.u. and the irish government. you know, last week we saw the irish bonds, the price absolutely soaring. that also pushed higher the other weaker economies in the euro, the likes of spain and portugal as an example. the e.u. basically are trying to get ireland to take an emergency bailout now. the irish government is going no, no, take it, the irish are going, no, we don't want it. they're well funded till 2011, but the e.u. wants them to take this because it is at the moment island problems are a thorn in the e.u.'s side, if you will, and it's destabilizing the rest of the eurozone, so some big problems. but we'll talk more on this on the world business report in 20 minutes' time. >> aaron, thanks very much. an airplane belonging to qantas was returned to sydney following t

many fear ireland could go the way of greece. it was the first country to be rescued with eu-guaranteed loans. grieg's directed their protests to budget watchdog's from the international monetary fund and the eu. while dublin was dragged down by its banks, greece simply lived beyond its means. greece's rescued millions are being paid out in installments. recently, athens had to admit it had not reached predicted revenue targets. >> if greece fails to fulfil certain retirement or reach certain targets, we will need to talk about it. >> we are starting from a higher point that what we really wanted, but we fully respect the targets and intend to take any measures that are necessary. >> the talk is getting tougher with in the european union, but politicians also want to preempt further crises by radically reforming the eurozone. the german chancellor wants to cap the claims in times of crisis. >> we decided to keep in mind certain points for our crisis response mechanism. one of those is the role and responsibility of private bondho

dublin has resisted the pressure to tap the rescue measure wind greece was in the spotlight. they will examine what kind of help could be offered. many analysts say that a bailout is just days away. >> the irish finance minister joined his colleagues after consultations with dublin. it seems clear that if ireland needs aide, it would only be given with the conditions of the eu fund. that is not popular in ireland. >> to determine the best way to address market risks. >> he has indicated that if ireland does ask for the aide, it could provide a portion of it. >> ireland is our closest neighbor. it is in britain's national interest that ireland is stable. >> smaller eu members say that there would have to be guarantees, otherwise there is no way to prevent the crisis from spreading. >> i think all of the governments are well aware of this danger. everybody is aware of their responsibilities. that is why it is important to make it clear that we can act quickly if necessary and we can do what is needed. >> the irish finanae minister will have to make some unpopular decisions at h

the extradition to greece against. the countries that exists in thailand to influence we are just waiting to see when viktor boot will be back in court before a judge what the next moves will be by u.s. prosecutors but obviously this story does not end today. read a point there and u.s. secure state hillary clinton has called on the senate to approve a kilmer's deal between moscow and washington before the end of the year republicans you made significant gains in the midterm election have been stalling the ratification of the strategic arms reduction treaty that's a blow to the obama administration which made the weapons agreement one of its top priorities going to has more now from washington it's getting pretty tense here the informal republican leader on the new start senator jon kyl said the treaty should not be considered until next year he is saying there are other important things for the senate to talk about the economy and that's bad news for the trade if the administration is making a last ditch effort to app

which supported the hunta then ruled greece. germany has stepped up security at airports and train stations across the country after getting intelligence of a possible terror plot the interior minister said he had information about an attack planned for the end of the month this comes after german security forces intercepted a mail bomb sent from yemen last month. that explosion a guy. has left two people dead horrors injured not yet clear what caused the blast but there are some reports it may have been an israeli air strike there's been no response so far from the israeli military. heavy rain across the southwest coast of england has caused flooding in the landslides it happened in the county of cornwall with some people trapped in their cars and homes train service is in and out of the region are suspended after a mudslide blocked the line and the main roads are closed. the russians may not have sent a man to the moon but on this day forty years ago the so green guided the first unmanned rover to earth's closest neighbor the

and the world bank don't don't have a charter to collect debts from individuals in greece or in ireland or anywhere else but they're the people in these countries are saying whoa they are miffed told us to collect the debts there was a charge collect these debts yeah well they showed up like this first story from erie pennsylvania where you know credit showed up with a guy dressed as a sheriff brought them to a fake courtroom where a guy was dressed in robes but who gave them the authority nobody but who gave the i.m.f. and the european central bank and the new york fed to collect the debts basically from the populations of these nations around the world this is a reverse santa clause somebody dresses up like a guy gives away gifts. but that's fake there are so many dresses up like a court room to take away stuff but that's fake as well in this article talking about the european debt crisis they put into context they look at for example the greek rescue package which quote allows banks and funds to shift roughly one hundred fifty billion euros of liabilities onto e.u. governments or the

there are riots in france, england, greece, and yet those governments have not fallen. it is almost as if the people in those countries are in a lot of pain -- a lot more in greece than in england or france -- but they actually stand governments that have made these tough decisions. i wonder if our people would do that. >> congress must extend unemployment benefits by the end of this month or starting next month, 2 million people will lose benefits. what is going to happen there? >> i think they will come even though it is a republican congress. this call to citizenship, what has happened in other countries, can only happen if you begin to make people think it is there. the jobless people, through no fault of their own, because of the kind of recovery we are having, after looked after before you take away the mortgage deduction. >> there is a new bloomberg poll that says that investors around the world believe barack obama is bad for the bottom line. 60% of u.s. investors believe he is bad for business, even though the standard and poor's index has risen since he took o

there are riots in france, england, greece. yet those governments have not fallen. it is almost as if the people in those countrieie are in a lot of pain, a lot more in greece and then in england or france, but they actually sustain the governments that have made these tough decisions. i wonder if our people would do that. >> unless i am mistaken, congress must extend unemployment benefits by the end of this month or starting next month, 2 million people will lose benefits. >> i think they will, even though it is a republican congress. this call to citizenship, what has happened in other countries, can only happen when you begin to make people think it is fair. the jobless people, jobless through no fault of their own, because of the kind of recovering we are having, have to be look after before you take away their mortgage deduction. >> there is a new bloomberg pole that is very interesting. it says that investors are run e world believe that barack obama is bad for the bottom line. 60% of u.s. investors think that he is bad for business, even though the standard &

and the world bank don't don't have a charter to collect debts from individuals in greece or in ireland or anywhere else but they're the people in these countries are saying whoa they are miffed told us to collect the debt standard of the charge collect these debts you know well they showed up like this first story from erie pennsylvania where you know credit showed up with a guy dressed as a sheriff brought them to a fake courtroom where a guy was dressed in robes but who gave them the authority nobody but who gave the i.m.f. and the european central bank and the new york fed to collect the debts basically from the populations of these nations around the world this is a reverse santa claus somebody dresses up like a guy who gives away gifts. but that's fake there are so many dresses up like a court room to take away stuff but that's fake as well in this article talking about the european debt crisis they put into context they look at for example the greek rescue package which quote allows banks and funds to shift roughly one hundred fifty billion euros of liabilities onto e.u. governme

and belgium it is the next euro zone country to follow a crisis hit ireland and greece in athens meantime workers have once again flooded the streets in protest against massive cuts. a very warm welcome to you this is our life from moscow russia is stepping up efforts to help nato's a struggling campaign in afghanistan it's agreed to allow the alliance's armored vehicles through its territory to afghanistan reducing the reliance on volatile pakistan well confirmation came from a russian foreign minister put off during talks with his afghan counterpart here in moscow. pledged to keep up the battle against the drugs flow as aunties alexy reports. the two foreign ministers meeting today in moscow or c. seem to be pretty happy about the way the corporation is going this cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking has been very strong of late we know that russia has donated twenty thousand kalashnikov rifles to afghanistan to the interior troops in afghanistan to fight the spread of drugs as well as the recent joint u. s. russian operation in afghanistan after which almost one ton of her

so that the southern economy in greece and portugal and spain, and italy. germany had a very bad labor impossibility. they have the huge pension obligations. if they have a separate currency it could be devalued to enable them to compete in a way they wouldn't otherwise. it's hard to imagine the euro being in all the countries where essentially its level is controlled by the french and the germans in a way that makes it impossible for southern europeans to compete. >> bret: you think there was a regret to make the e.u. one currency? >> it was always intended as a political statement, a way to end the centuries of war in europe. but it tied germany with greece. these countries are different in their capacity. when you do it. the currency is controlled in germany and france. the greek and the irish are left out and can't control currency as a way to encourage competition. >> bret: if spain goes it changes the dynamic. >> it changes everything. you have people talking in apocalyptic terms about what implications for spain would be. >> bret: that's it for the p

and the world bank don't don't have a charter to collect debts from individuals in greece or in ireland or anywhere else but they're the people in these countries are saying oh they are going to tell us to collect a debt standard of the charge collect these debts you know well they showed up like this first story from erie pennsylvania where you know credit showed up with a guy dressed as a sheriff brought them to a fake courtroom where a guy was dressed in robes but who gave them the authority nobody but who gave the i.m.f. and the european central bank and the new york fed to collect the debts basically from the populations of these nations around the world this is a reverse santa clause somebody dresses up like a guy gives away gifts. but that's fake there are so many dresses up like a court room to take away stuff but that's fake as well in this article talking about the european debt crisis they put into context they look at for example the greek rescue package which quote allows banks and funds to shift roughly one hundred fifty billion euros of liabilities onto e.u. governments o

and the world bank don't don't have a charter to collect debts from individuals in greece or in ireland or anywhere else but they're the people who own these countries are saying oh they are this told us to collect the debt stan was in charge collect these debts yeah well they showed up like this first story from erie pennsylvania where you know credit showed up with a guy dressed as a sheriff brought them to a fake courtroom where a guy was dressed in robes but who gave them the authority nobody but who gave the i.m.f. and the european central bank and the new york fed to collect the debts basically from the populations of these nations around the world this is a reverse santa clause somebody dresses up like a guy who gives away gifts. but that's fake there are so many dresses up like a court room to take away stuff but that's fake as well in this article talking about the european debt crisis they put into context they look at for example the greek rescue package which quote allows banks and funds to shift roughly one hundred fifty billion euros of liabilities onto e.u. governments or

and the world bank don't don't have a charter to collect debts from individuals in greece or in ireland or anywhere else but they're the people in these countries are saying whoa they are going to told us to collect the debts there was a charge collect these debts yeah well they showed up like this first story from erie pennsylvania where you know credit showed up with a guy dressed as a sheriff brought them to a fake courtroom where a guy was dressed in robes but who gave them the authority nobody but who gave the i.m.f. and the european central bank and the new york fed to collect the debts basically from the populations of these nations around the world this is a reverse santa claus somebody dresses up like a guy who gives away gifts. but that's fake there are so many dresses up like a court room to take away stuff but that's fake as well in this article talking about the european debt crisis they put into context they look at for example the greek rescue package which quote allows banks and funds to shift roughly one hundred fifty billion euros of liabilities onto e.u. governments o

greece's largest port is now in chinese and. the chinese conglomerate received the contest -- concession to manage the entire terminal. the company is paying 4.3 billion euros for the lease. at the end of 2008, president hu jintao himself came to athens to sign the agreement. the chinese have major plans for the port. they include a terminal for their run products, a hotel, and rail connections to the rest of the country. the chinese want to turn the port into a gateway to europe for chinese goods. the location is ideal for the balkan countries. in poland, the chinese have entered uncharted territory by preparing a bid for their first large construction product in -- project in europe. they're building two new highway segments totaling 50 kilometers. the chinese have offered to complete the project for 340 million euros, 1/3 less than the lowest bid. critics contend the chinese government has provided massive subsidies to the construction company, paving the way for a to underbid competitors. they say beijing wants to increase i

what's happening in greece and italy and ireland will happen here it's a matter of time. we've overpromise, overboard it we continue to have deficits on upside down. some people are freaked out because of not going to a fast and not going to of us because of california. >> i know you don't mean the ship. >> a lot of people like it because it weakens our dollar what we we create jobs, what will we create good profits the employment number tomorrow were going to get unemployment claims the been trending in the right direction. the tax breaks the bush administration will they go away. will we see higher taxes the health care reform is like swiss cheese that has a what holds but we don't have much of it is going to stay and how much that money will even get funded. some of these are fun to look at and say what they look like down the road. >christmas? >> what will look like this year currencies the world seems to be developing currencies that's of that thing for long-term health of the world economies. the housing crisis which took away the stimulus housing is not doing well.

these are remnants from the middle ages, when the powerful venetians established a foothold in greece, and went on to become the wealthiest traders in the mediterranean. the venetians ruled here for more than 3 centuries before being overthrown by the ottomans. the road winds to apiranthos, perhaps the most picturesque village on the island.

according to germany's interior minister, who told reporters the parcel had been mailed from greece to the view of days ago. he confirmed the device was built in the same way as the bomb that exploded at the swiss embassy in athens earlier today. security in all-german mail rooms has been bolstered in response. he ordered them to exercise particular caution with mail from greece. >> the government district in berlin, the seat of political power in germany. a suspicious package arrived early tuesday afternoon. it was addresd tohancellor merkle, who was in belgium at the time it was delivered. journalists working close by were close to get on the scene. ben kim confirmation. police were investigating a package believed to contain an incendiary device. the government spokesman for the package had attracted attention because of what he called "oddities." >> the investigation showed that the contents of the package could at least have injured people. it was rendered harmless by agents of the security services. we are happy that no staff, police officers, or anyone at all were harmed by i

there were riots in france, england, greece, and yet those governments have not fallen. it is almost as if the people in those countries are in a lot of pain -- a lot more in greece than in france -- but they have actually sustained the governments that have made these tough decisions. i wonder if our people would do that. >> congress must extend unemployment benefits by the end of this month or, starting next month, 2 million people will lose benefits. >> i think they will, even though it is a republican congress. this call to citizenship, has happened in other countries, can only happen when you begin to make people think it is there. the jobless people, through no fault of their own, because of the kind of recovery we are having, have to be looked after before you begin taking away their mortgage deduction. >> there is a new bloomberg poll that says that investors around the world think obama is bad for the bottom line. 68% of u.s. investors think that obama is bad for business, even though it be standard and poor's index has risen fosince he has inaugurated and corpo

there are riots in france, england, greece. yet those governments have not fallen. it is almost as if the people in those countries are in a lot of pain, a lot more in greece and then in england or france, but they actually sustain the governments that have made these tough decisions. i wonder if our people would do that. >> unless i am mistaken, congress must extend unemployment benefits by the end of this month or starting next month, 2 million people will lose benefits. >> i think they will, even though it is a republican congress. this call to citizenship, what has happened in other countries, can only happen when you begin to make people think it is fair. the jobless people, jobless through no fault of their own, because of the kind of recovering we are having, have to be looked after before you take away their mortgage deduction. >> there is a new bloomberg pole that is very interesting. it says that investors are run the world believe that barack obama is bad for the bottom line. 60% of u.s. investors think that he is bad for business, even though the standar

there are riots in france, england, greece. yet those governments have not fallen. it is almost as if the people in those countries are in a lot of pain, a lot more in greece and then in england or france, but they actually sustain the governments that have made these tough decisions. i wonder if our people would do that. >> unless i am mistaken, congress must extend unemployment benefits by the end of this month or starting next month, 2 million people will lose benefits. >> i think they will, even though it is a republican congress. this call to citizenship, what has happened in other countries, can only happen when you begin to make people think it is fair. the jobless people, jobless through no fault of their own, because of the kind of recovering we are having, have to be looked after before you take away their mortgage deduction. >> there is a new bloomberg pole that is very interesting. it says that investors are run the world believe that barack obama is bad for the bottom line. 60% of u.s. investors think that he is bad for business, even though the standar