Congress has until March 18th to resolve the federal budget — or the federal government will shutdown. Both sides have already passed one stop gap measure. So what's next?
Commentator Robert Reich says that the government needs to increase, not decrease, education spending so American workers and industry can keep pace with the rest of the world.
Reich: Avoiding a shutdown
Congress has until March 18th to resolve the federal budget — or the federal government will shutdown. Both sides have already passed one stop gap measure. So what's next?
Reich: Legal challenges to the health care law
The legal fight over health care legislation is heating up. The biggest challenge: Requiring individuals to buy insurance.
REICH: The corporate role in economic policy
Corporations play a big role in how Americans experience the economy. And that means the President should be careful about their role.
State of the Union advice
Next week, President Obama delivers the State of the Union and there's something important he needs to do in the speech: give a pep talk.
REICH: America, this is your ‘Sputnik moment’
Commentator Robert Reich says that the government needs to increase, not decrease, education spending so American workers and industry can keep pace with the rest of the world.
REICH: A tale of two U.S. economies
Commentator Robert Reich gives his predictions about the American economy in the new year.
FRUM: Americans will continue to save
Marketplace commentator David Frum talks about why Americans will keep on saving even after the economy recovers.
REICH: Washington needs a bold solution for middle-class
Commentator Richard Reich says extending the Bush-era tax cuts and unemployment benefits isn't helping the average American.
FRUM: The Silver Rush
Commentator David Frum talks about the latest commodity craze, silver, and its impact on the economy.
REICH: Federal deficit shouldn’t be the focus now
Marketplace commentator Robert Reich says the federal deficit should take the back seat, at least for now.