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Payroll tax cut decision should come soon
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.?
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
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
by
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
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?
by
Heidi 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
Nov 28, 2011
One country in Virginia is managing to survive and prosper even as the country at large has ongoing financial problems.
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MID-DAY UPDATE: Mortgage applications hit a three-month high, Ivory Coast 'nationalizes' cocoa
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....