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Americans' feelings on the tax code
Frank Newport Feb 2, 2012
Should the rich be taxed more? And how much more? Americans offered their latest opinions to Gallup.
The role of private equity in the U.S. economy
Jeremy Hobson Jan 23, 2012
We speak to a private equity insider about whether the industry is really full of 'vulture capitalists,' or if it serves a necessary function in our society.
State of the Union: Obama to accentuate the positive
John Dimsdale Jan 23, 2012
Tomorrow night's State of the Union address will ride recent, positive economic news and offer job training, education programs.
Week in review: Food stamp use on the rise
John Dimsdale Feb 2, 2012
Is Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich justified in calling President Obama the "Food Stamp President?"
Obama's familiar tagline
Jeremy Hobson Jan 27, 2012
President Obama has released his first TV ad of the 2012 election campaign.
Attitude Check: The State of the Union
Frank Newport Jan 19, 2012
As Americans await Obama's State of the Union address, are they feeling better about the economy than in 2011?
Do private equity firms go too far?
Jeremy Hobson Jan 13, 2012
Mitt Romney has received criticism for his time at Bain Capital. What does Bain, and similar private equity firms, really do?
Obama to propose plan for leaner government
John Dimsdale Jan 13, 2012
Later this morning President Obama is expected to outline a new plan to shrink government. He's going to ask Congress to give him the authority to merge some departments and agencies.
Obama seeks power from Congress to merge agencies
John Dimsdale Jan 13, 2012
This morning, President Obama will announce that he plans to cut back on government spending by merging a number of government agencies. Will Congress agree to fork over the power?
Fashion designers fundraise for Obama
Jeff Tyler Jan 27, 2012
By supporting the Democratic president, designers risk alienating customers.
