Next week, the Senate begins considering Senator Christopher Dodd's financial overhaul bill. But the proposal may not do enough to protect consumers against payday lenders. Brett Neely explores why that group may need tougher regulations.
Hard plastic lunch trays are largely a thing of the past in school cafeterias, because disposable trays that don't need washing are cheaper. But what about the environmental impact? Linda Lutton reports.
Sniping between Washington and Beijing over China's currency policy is continuing, with the Chinese claiming they've become a scapegoat for America's trade problems. But commentator David Frum says it's about time the U.S. said something.
Sixty-eight senators have voted to approve an $18 billion bill full of enticements for businesses to create new jobs. Will these tax breaks actually generate new jobs? John Dimsdale reports.
Jonathan Birchall of the Financial Times talks with Bill Radke about why Blockbuster hasn't been able to make its mail service work and what he expects will happen to the video rental store.
L.A. Times business columnist David Lazarus talks with Bill Radke about how to know you're getting all the speed you were promised when you signed up for a fast Web connection.
Home remodelers are crying foul over new EPA rules to reduce contamination from lead paint during home renovations. They're in Washington asking for time so they can avoid hefty penalties. Mitchell Hartman reports.
The Senate will vote on a jobs bill that will offer tax breaks for businesses that hire unemployed workers. Washington bureau chief John Dimsdale talks with Steve Chiotakis about how much it will cost and what the restrictions are.
In Washington, D.C.'s Virginia suburbs, commutes of two hours each way are not uncommon. That puts a huge strain on local businesses, which are beginning to blame the state's Republican leaders. David Schultz reports.
