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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.
AFL-CIO takes the 'union' out of the ads
Elizabeth Wynne Johnson Jan 20, 2012
The AFL-CIO is broadcasting a new ad campaign aimed at boosting the public image of unions. But unlike in the ads of the past, the union label is conspicuously absent.
Hollywood unions on the verge of a merger
Amy Scott Jan 17, 2012
The proposed merger would combine the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, or AFTRA.
SAG, AFTRA unions could soon join forces
Amy Scott Jan 17, 2012
A deal has been considered for years, but now it looks as though the two major industry unions may combine into one powerful force.
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?
The economic impact of presidents, past and future
Josh Brown Jan 27, 2012
Last night, Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney said that President Obama would like to turn the U.S. into a social welfare state. But even if he wanted to, how much impact does a president have on the economy anyway?
Private equity hits the political spotlight
Heidi N. Moore Jan 11, 2012
Mitt Romney’s role as founder of Bain Capital has prompted rivals to criticize him for destroying jobs. What exactly do private equity firms do?
Resurgent labor unions in Ohio could tip presidential race
Jeff Tyler Jan 27, 2012
Supporters and foes of collective bargaining rights will spend big on the presidential race in Ohio. Labor unions claim the issue has rallied their members.
Mitt Romney's policies in the public and private sectors
Adriene Hill Jan 27, 2012
How did Mitt Romney approach business and economics as both a private businessman and as the governor of Massachusetts?
A Super PAC switches GOP candidate support
Jeremy Hobson Dec 29, 2011
Citizens for a Working America had once planned to support Michele Bachmann. It then bought an ad in Iowa for Mitt Romney's campaign.
