Politics May 12 Republicans splinter over social justice Today in the Morning Line: Romney, Paul break off from base on two issues Democrats close or up in key Southern states Rubio’s climate comments What about Democrats and the Benghazi panel? GOP cracks on minimum wage, voter ID:…
Politics May 09 Koch group plans to spend $125 million on midterms Today in the Morning Line: Koch group to drop $125 million in 2014 House approves formation of Benghazi committee New Jersey budget issues raise questions for Christie 2016 name to watch: Mike Pence Kochs plan to spend big: To…
Nation May 08 When it’s cheaper for parents to stay home than pay for child care The high cost of child care is squeezing many low-income parents who want to work full-time but have to stay home with their children because they cannot afford appropriate care for their kids.
Politics May 08 GOP turns focus to ‘cover-ups’ for midterm strategy Today in the Morning Line: House GOP targets IRS, Benghazi Benghazi: All about the base and Clinton? Republicans split on fundraising off Benghazi 2014 watch: Aiken waits while Tillis regrets ‘divide and conquer’ comments House holds Lerner in contempt:…
Economy May 07 Yellen cautiously optimistic about future growth A week after the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee announced yet another reduction in their monetary stimulus, Fed chair Janet Yellen delivered an optimistic growth outlook before the congressional Joint Economic Committee Wednesday.
Politics May 07 Republican establishment gets its pick in North Carolina Today in the Morning Line: North Carolina, a key seat for Senate control, is set Tillis, Boehner beat back tea party challenges A good night for incumbents Clay Aiken up just 369 votes Election night, by the numbers Tillis…
Politics May 06 Obama, Democrats try to strike balance on climate change, energy politics Today in the Morning Line: Obama leans into climate change But Democrats remain divided on Keystone Another good poll for Republicans McConnell pivots to general election The Iowa candidate who brought you castration is now packing heat in her…
Politics May 05 Preview of Tuesday’s primary contests Today in the Morning Line: What to watch in Tuesday’s elections All eyes on N.C. Senate race Tea party challenges, but establishment looks to hold strong One race that represents why Republicans don’t embrace immigration reform Clay Aiken in nasty…
Economy May 02 Unemployment rate drops to lowest since fall 2008 The unemployment rate dropped to its lowest since September 2008, and the economy added 288,000 jobs last month, but about 800,000 people dropped out of the labor force. Our more inclusive Solman Scale also fell to 14.38 percent.
Politics May 02 Obama, Merkel look for united front on Ukraine As more fighting has broken out in Eastern Ukraine, President Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be looking for a show of unity on the situation when they meet Friday at the White House. But if you want to…