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Born on Inauguration Day: Star-Spangled baby
Megan O'Neil Jan 18, 2013
Ciara McDonald will always remember where she was during Barack Obama's inauguration -- at the hospital giving birth to her second son, Ronan.
So-called debt ceiling?
Kai Ryssdal Jan 14, 2013
President Barack Obama warned Republicans that not raising the "so-called" debt ceiling is "irresponsible" and "absurd." Wait a second... so-called?
Republicans and Democrats diverge on economic outlook
Frank Newport Jan 18, 2013
How confident are you about our economic future? A survey from the polling firm Gallup finds the answer may have more to do with politics than economics.
Lew Treasury nomination would signal new budget-focused agenda
Eve Troeh Jan 10, 2013
In a few hours President Obama is expected to nominate White House Chief of Staff Jacob Lew as the next Treasury Secretary. He brings a very different type of experience to the job than current secretary Timothy Geithner.
Reports: Obama to nominate Lew for Treasury Secretary
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jan 9, 2013
Multiple news outlets are reporting that President Obama will put forth Jack Lew as his nominee to be the next Secretary of the Treasury in an announcement tomorrow.
Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama voted most admired in 2012
Frank Newport Jan 18, 2013
As you look back at 2012, who did you most admire? Was it an Olympian? A musician? A business leader?
Up to the edge of the fiscal cliff
David Gura Dec 31, 2012
All eyes on are on Washington as the deadline to the fiscal cliff is just hours away.
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 Romneys love McDonald's
Kai Ryssdal Nov 30, 2012
The late George Romney had a card entitling him to free burgers for life.
