The Senate could vote today to create a deficit-cutting commission as part of a bill that will let the government borrow an additional $1.9 trillion. Brett Neely explores the debate around the measure.
When is the economy going to get better? There are a lot of different answers. Commentator Justin Wolfers says it's time to cut through the economic verbiage.
The search and rescue operation in Haiti has been called off. Now there's the question of putting the country back together again. Sabri Ben-Achour reports.
Robert Fox, executive director of OxFam Canada, talks with Kai Ryssdal about what's going on at the Montreal conference for Haiti, and what needs to happen to rebuild the Caribbean nation from the ground up.
Despite his opposition, the White House says Ben Bernanke has enough support to return as Federal Reserve chair. Some senators are hoping their opposition will make him think twice about adopting unpopular policies. Brett Neely reports.
Americans are spending less, saving more and finally striking a balance, so argues Marketplace's Chris Farrell, author of the new book, "The New Frugality: How to Consume Less, Save More, and Live Better."
Phil Reed, senior consumer advice editor at Edmunds.com, fills Tess Vigeland in on the deals auto retailers are doling out in an effort to lure customers.
