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Breaking down Obama's '$90 billion' green investment
Eve Troeh Oct 4, 2012
In last night's debate, Mitt Romney said the president gave $90 billion to the green energy world. That $90 billion number? That's right, sort of.
Romney tacks to the center, Obama silent on 47 percent
Frank Newport Oct 4, 2012
Last night's debate brought a number of what seem like novel developments: Pivots on critical issues by Romney; the president leaving out seemingly obvious talking points. But how surprising are they, really?
In debate Romney hits on strengths with voters
Frank Newport Oct 4, 2012
In last night's debate Romney drew on his strengths with voters -- the economy, the deficit, and the role of the federal government. How will Romney's performance affect the trajectory of the race?
Debate roundtable: Ohio voters pick Romney as winner
Jeremy Hobson Oct 4, 2012
Following the presidential debate, voters in the swing state of Ohio weigh in on what issues matter most for the middle class this election and who won the debate.
Debate night recap: It's the economy, Big Bird
Mitchell Hartman Oct 3, 2012
After a night focused on numbers, tax cuts, and deficits, the takeaway discussion points may well end as Big Bird and moderator Jim Lehrer.
The hidden side of U.S. economic growth: Is it over?
Kai Ryssdal Oct 3, 2012
As President Obama and Mitt Romney practice their talking points and zingers on the American economy, Freakonomics reveals why we may never get big-time economic growth back.
Is the U.S. at risk of another OPEC oil embargo?
Scott Tong Oct 3, 2012
The OPEC oil embargo nearly 40 years was a shock to the U.S. and its economy. But the long-term effects proved a shock to Saudi Arabia and other OPEC members, who learned that oil and politics don't mix.
Misleading ad attacks Obama on Libya
Rachael Marcus Oct 2, 2012
American Crossroads makes political hay out of attacks in Libya
Libyan oil production almost back to normal
David Gura Oct 1, 2012
Civi war combatants mindful of the importance of oil on the economy, left infrastructure largely undamaged.
Debate Night: It's the economy, smarty-pants
Mitchell Hartman Oct 3, 2012
President Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney meet for a debate on domestic policy. According to moderator Jim Lehrer's notes, the first three topics will be: the economy, the economy, and the economy.
