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Goldman CEO Blankfein warns 'fiscal cliff' threatens confidence in U.S. economy
Jeremy Hobson Oct 2, 2012
Lloyd Blankfein, chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, says the U.S. risks a ratings downgrade and a hit to its reputation as a global business leader as legislators battle over the upcoming 'fiscal cliff.'
The fiscal cliff explained (with help from Hollywood)
Paddy Hirsch Sep 28, 2012
You've heard warnings about the economic disaster that could happen if Congress fails to avoid a fiscal cliff. But what is the fiscal cliff anyway? Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch enlists the support of his friends Thelma and Louise in this three-minute explanation.
Defense layoffs or bluff?
Scott Tong Sep 28, 2012
Contractors say 'fiscal cliff' could force layoffs; legal deadline for pink slips looms
IMF's Christine Lagarde urges action on fiscal cliff, euro crisis
Kai Ryssdal Sep 25, 2012
In an exclusive broadcast interview, the International Monetary Fund chief urged U.S. leaders to take swift action on the so-called fiscal cliff, and called for European leaders to continue vetting the region's debt crisis.
Congress nears stop-gap spending measure
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Sep 12, 2012
But six-month extension leaves government agencies unsure how to plan.
Bob Woodward on America heading for a fiscal cliff
Sarah Gardner Sep 12, 2012
Bob Woodward has been writing about politics and power since the '70s when he and Carl Bernstein broke the Watergate story.
His latest book takes the reader inside the Obama White House during last summer's debt ceiling crisis.
Congress returns from summer break
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Sep 10, 2012
Despite the looming "fiscal cliff" and an expiring farm bill, don't expect a lot of action on Capitol Hill.
Who are the 50 wealthiest members of Congress?
Daryl Paranada Aug 27, 2012
Did your lawmaker make the list? Check out the full list of the 50 richest members of Congress compiled using data from the Washington publication "The Hill."
Tepid news in jobs, construction, retail
Diane Swonk Aug 16, 2012
Today starts with some more tepid economic news. The number of people applying for unemployment benefits ticked up slightly to 366,000 last week.
Consumer confidence varies from state to state
Frank Newport Aug 15, 2012
Our latest reporting on U.S. consumer confidence says it jumped up last month. But what does that mean where you live?
