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The history of the debt ceiling
David Gura Dec 31, 2012
History reveals a controversial task for the debt limit that goes all the way back to World War I.
Short term wins could spell long term losses in fiscal debate
Jeff Horwich Dec 17, 2012
The process of pushing through those Bush tax cuts 12 years ago might seem like ancient history, but some say we could stand to go back in time and learn from it.
As U.N. meets on climate, U.S. blocks a European law
Eve Troeh Nov 30, 2012
President Obama signed a bill this week protecting U.S. airlines from an emission tax when they fly in and out of Europe. The EU's carbon tax is so unpopular, it's been suspended for all carriers for a year.
The science behind Obama's fundraising emails
Kai Ryssdal Nov 29, 2012
"Casual" and "frequent" seem to be the formula for campaign fundraising emails.
Obama tries a hashtag to avoid the fiscal cliff
Queena Kim Nov 28, 2012
The Obama administration is using #My2K to raise awareness about middle-class tax increases.
President Obama attends economic conference in Cambodia
Scott Tong Nov 20, 2012
Today, President Obama is on his way back to the United States after several days in Southeast Asia. His most recent stop in the tour was in Cambodia, where he attended an economic conference.
Will Obama visit open up Southeast Asia economies?
Jonathan Head Nov 19, 2012
The focus of President Obama's visit to the region has been geopolitical but what about the economic gains to be made?
President's visit to Myanmar poses challenge for China
Rob Schmitz Nov 19, 2012
Up to now, the government of Myanmar, also known as Burma, has held a cozy economic relationship with China, but President Obama's visit signals the country is looking to diversify its portfolio.
How lame ducks compare in business, politics
Mark Garrison Nov 14, 2012
President Obama has four more years. Are there lessons from CEOs who have declared when they’ll leave or who face a mandatory retirement age?
Exploring the post-Fiscal Cliff world
Jeff Horwich Nov 13, 2012
With only 16 working days left in the congressional calendar this year, bipartisanship is on everyone's lips, but is it in the cards?
