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Wealth gap between Congress, citizens widens
Adriene Hill Feb 2, 2012
A new report shows that the net wealth of members of the House of Representatives has doubled since 1984, while the average American's has stayed almost the same.
The economic story of the year: Politics
Diane Swonk Jan 11, 2012
We speak to Diane Swonk about weekly jobless numbers, the payroll tax debate in Washington, and why politics effects economics more than ever.
Mid-day Extra: Are payroll tax cuts bad for business?
Adriene Hill Dec 21, 2011
We hear more from Republican Congressman Bob Gibbs on why he decided to not vote for the two month payroll tax extension that was passed in the Senate.
Payroll tax cut could expire on Jan. 1
Bob Moon Dec 21, 2011
No deal in Congress would mean that the payroll tax would rise by 2 percent, and unemployment benefits would be drastically cut.
Republican Congressman Bob Gibbs on the payroll tax cut
Adriene Hill Dec 21, 2011
We hear from one member of the U.S. House as to why he did not vote for the two month payroll tax cut extension.
Payroll tax cut decision down to the wire
Jeremy Hobson Dec 19, 2011
Last week, the Senate agreed on a two month temporary extension of the payroll tax cuts, but the House of Representatives is yet to get on board. We speak to Congressman John Carter of Texas as to whether it will happen.
Payroll tax cut debate continues in Washington
David Gura Dec 19, 2011
Debate over whether payroll tax cuts are good for the economy, both in the short and long-term, continues to cause friction in Washington as a deadline fast approaches
The origin of "kick the can"
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Dec 19, 2011
It's been said Congress is "kicking the can" in the debate over the payroll tax. But where exactly did that phrase come from and why has it become a metaphor for political dysfunction?
Will the 2% payroll tax increase come soon?
Julia Coronado Dec 19, 2011
If lawmakers in Washington don't agree on a deal soon, Americans could soon feel a 2 percent tax hike come the first of the year
