Nation Jan 30 On the eve of the Super Bowl, an illegal bookie tells all Think you know who's going to win the Super Bowl? There are guys who know more than you do about sports, and they're looking to trap you. They're bookies. Making Sen$e talked to one about the business -- and about…
Economy Jan 30 Economy slowed in final quarter of 2014 The U.S. economy grew 2.6 percent in the last three months of 2014, more slowly than in the previous two quarters of the year.
Nation Jan 29 Go inside Vegas’ Super Bowl betting business with a pro gambler The Patriots and the Seahawks aren't the only ones with a lot riding on this Sunday's Super Bowl. Plenty of professional gamblers will also be watching the score -- and every interception in between -- in the hopes of boosting…
Politics Jan 29 Democrats begin to do some soul searching House Democrats begin their annual issues retreat Thursday in Philadelphia. With all the focus on Republicans, their newfound governing majorities in Congress, and the divisions within their ranks between establishment and tea party members, it’s worth pointing out that Democrats…
Nation Jan 28 How to raise the minimum wage 107 percent without losing jobs or profit When the Congressional Budget Office assessed the president's proposal to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 last year, it predicted 500,000 jobs could be lost. But a new study suggests that the fast-food industry could gradually increase the minimum wage…
Economy Jan 28 The Fed’s not ready to act yet It will be another five months before the federal reserve considers raising short-term interest rates.
Politics Jan 28 Republicans to vote on repealing Obamacare … again Today in the Morning Line: House’s first month has focused on base issues without much chance of getting to the president Why another Obamacare vote? Freshmen want to say they voted against it Law remains unpopular, but people like…
Politics Jan 27 Budget outlook shows deficits, health costs down, but debt continues to rise Budget cuts and increased revenue have again cut the federal deficit. But the Congressional Budget Office forecasts that under current policy (including the sequester/budget cuts) the deficit will start to rise again in 2018.
Politics Jan 26 Four reasons so many Republicans are running in 2016 Today in the Morning Line: A weekend full of GOP 2016 At least 17 Republicans have indicated their interest in running this cycle Money, attention, the Obama effect, and history are all reasons so many are throwing their hats…
Nation Jan 22 Will Super Mario save Europe’s bacon? European Central Bank President Mario Draghi on Thursday announced an unprecedented plan to purchase 60 billion euros a month in the EU's first stab at quantitative easing. Making Sen$e breaks down how bond purchases work and turns to the Council…