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Weekly jobless numbers hit three year low
Jeremy Hobson Dec 15, 2011
The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims this week has fallen to the lowest point since May of 2008 -- and it isn't just holiday retail hiring causing the shift.
Bipartisan Medicare deal proposed in Washington
Scott Tong Dec 15, 2011
This morning, a right-wing Republican and left-wing Democrat have announced a plan to reform Medicare that may -- that may -- put policy over politics.
Payroll tax cut decision should come soon
Steve Chiotakis Dec 14, 2011
David Mark, senior editor at Politico, explains why he thinks lawmakers will hammer out a deal on payroll tax cuts and the budget soon.
Will a balanced budget requirement come to the U.S.?
Gregory Warner Dec 9, 2011
As news from Europe points to greater fiscal scrutiny for countries in the EU, questions are raised as to whether a balanced budget amendment here at home could finally pass.
President Obama takes aim at rising inequality
Gregory Warner Dec 7, 2011
Yesterday, the president spoke about the loss of the American dream. But just how much is the middle class really shrinking?
President Obama pushes for payroll tax extension
Juli Niemann Dec 6, 2011
A tax hike could be in store for all Americans at the start of next year if Republicans and Democrats in Washington can't agree. The current payroll tax cuts put money into the pockets of consumers.
CFPB at a standstill until director is approved
Gregory Warner Dec 5, 2011
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau can investigate complaints, but that's about it -- at least until a head of the bureau is approved by Congress.
Do payroll tax cuts help the economy?
Heidi N. Moore Dec 2, 2011
The Senate yesterday failed to agree on a deal that would extend payroll tax cuts, a key part of President Obama's stimulus
Fairfax, Va.: Land of corporate headquarters and 4.6 percent unemployment
John Dimsdale Nov 28, 2011
One country in Virginia is managing to survive and prosper even as the country at large has ongoing financial problems.
MID-DAY UPDATE: Mortgage applications hit a three-month high, Ivory Coast 'nationalizes' cocoa
Katharine Crnko Mar 9, 2011
More people are applying for mortgages than at anytime in the past three months. That's according to the Mortgage Bankers Association....
