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The bailout package signed into law on Friday was passed amid dire warnings that the U.S. economy was on the verge of collapse. Still, many Americans are asking: Was it necessary? NPR's Adam Davidson tackles the question.

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Workers from the Pacific Island of Palau now work at the Agriprocessors packing plant in Postville , Iowa. But Agriprocessors has been charged with an array of labor violations. Palauan officials recently traveled to Postville to meet with plant managers.

Key European leaders will meet in Paris on Saturday to discuss managing the widening financial crisis. While a coordinated response may not come from the meeting, one commentator believes simply meeting will help set a proper course.

The proposal to rescue financial services firms by buying up their toxic holdings started out as a three-page bill. The version passed by the Senate, adding several provisions aimed at winning approval, was 450 pages. House leaders say they now expect the bill to pass Friday.

The Senate passed a $700 billion financial industry bailout Wednesday, winning lopsided passage in the Senate and gaining ground in the House, where Republican opposition softened.

Sen. John McCain was once known as a media favorite, but lately he's been at odds with news people. The reality is that at least in public, his campaign appears to be challenging the media's right to be seen as a referee at all. That's a high-stakes game.