U.S Financial Markets (Senate Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs Committee)

Witnesses will testified about the condition of the U.S. financial markets following terrorist attacks in New York and Washington. They said that while the attacks would have a profound impact on the economy, Congress should take a cautious approach to any solution and that stabilizing the airline industry should be the priority. They also talked about potential tax cuts, the impact of the attacks on small businesses, and the long-term outlook for the economy. (9-20-2001)