Bush to Meet With Economic Team After Bailout Package Rejected to Determine Next Steps

The White House, expressing disappointment on Monday with the House of Representatives' rejection of a financial bailout plan, said President George W. Bush would meet his economic team to determine further steps and contact congressional leaders.

"There's no question the economy is facing a difficult crisis that needs to be addressed," said White House spokesman Tony Fratto, who two hours earlier had predicted the legislation would pass...