Economy

Despite GOP Sweep, Liberals Make Tax, Spending Decisions in Lame Duck Session

Mountain of legislation awaits Congress; taxes, unemployment, Medicare and more may be addressed.

CNBC Finally Embraces Santelli's Tea Party Rant

Network runs 'Obama, are you listening' portion in TV spot to promote election night coverage.

CNN's Velshi Bashes Ethics of U.S. Chamber of Commerce with Left-Wing Talking Points

Anchor alleges pro-business organization's political activities are unethical.

The Times Helpfully Reminds Voters of Obama's $7-a-Week-Tax Cut

Michael Cooper tries to get out the word on Obama's tax cuts before it's too late: "What if a president cut Americans' income taxes by $116 billion and nobody noticed?....At Pig Pickin' and ...

CNN's Chetry Worried Public is Taking Steps Backward on Global Warming

American Morning host interviews explorer attempting to draw attention to global warming and expresses concern over an increasingly skeptical public.

Despite Media Cheerleading, Most Americans Unhappy with Economy

New poll finds most weren't fooled by talk of 'green shoots' and 'silver linings.'

More than 100,000 Jobs Lost, Likely Much Worse

BLS report shows no change in unemployment rate, but Gallup warns of understated September losses.

Jim Cramer: Gold Going to $2,000

CNBC host contends precious metal is not in a bubble and the fundamentals are in place for value to skyrocket.

Arianna's Moment of Clarity: TARP Bailout Profitability Claim 'Economically' Flawed

'Progressive' Huffington Post editor explains why the 2008 government intervention in market isn't the success some claim.

Jackie Calmes Won't Grade Obama on Economy: 'It's Too Early to Say...'

Washington reporter Jackie Calmes grades the Obama administration on a very generous curve: "...most economists who aren't partisan think we will avoid a double-dip recession, but, and that the ...
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