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Warren Buffett on Jamie Dimon as Treasury Secretary, the fiscal cliff, and taxes
Kai Ryssdal Nov 28, 2012
All the talk these days is about the likelihood of the U.S. Congress avoiding a fiscal cliff. You know who’s not worried? Warren Buffett. Plus, his views on the next Treasury Secretary, Oreos for breakfast, and taxing the rich.
Congress eyes limit to mortgage interest deduction
Krissy Clark Nov 27, 2012
As Congress tries to reach a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff, lawmakers are considering a cap on the mortgage interest deduction.
Republicans begin to chip away at anti-tax pledge
Jeremy Hobson Nov 26, 2012
Several prominent Republicans are backing away from a pledge made to the anti-tax activist Grover Norquist, which could make 'fiscal cliff' negotiations easier.
Worries grow over cuts to unemployment aid
David Gura Nov 26, 2012
During the recession, Congress lengthened unemployment aid to a maximum of 99 weeks. If not renewed, the current extension will expire at the end of the year.
Education groups lobby hard against 'fiscal cliff'
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Nov 23, 2012
Education lobbyists make up the lion's share of groups pushing to avert the 'fiscal cliff.'
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.
Fed's Bernanke gives words of warning on fiscal cliff
Kai Ryssdal Nov 20, 2012
Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke says he believes that worries about the fiscal cliff are already affecting the economy.
Rally suggests fiscal cliff deal is done
Dan Bobkoff Nov 19, 2012
Wall Street rallies on optimism that a deal will be reached to avoid the fiscal cliff. Nevermind that Congress is on recess and Obama is in Asia.
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.
