• Analysis: 5 issues that could derail the GOP health care bill in the Senate

    Analysis: 5 issues that could derail the GOP health care bill in the Senate

    May 04, 2017 07:58 PM EDT

    ... chamber. “There’s still a lot of work that needs to be done before we can celebrate and all go home,” he said in an interview outside the House chamber. Democrats say it is one of several provisions in the House bill that might not pass parliamentary muster in the ...

  • Failure on health bill also hurts prospects for tax overhaul

    Failure on health bill also hurts prospects for tax overhaul

    Mar 25, 2017 01:21 PM EDT

    ... bill for the past two months. He said it would be introduced soon. Mnuchin said the White House plan would cut individual and corporate tax rates, though he didn't offer specifics. House Republicans have released a blueprint that outlines their goals for a tax overhaul. It would lower the ...

  • Debate over solar rates simmers in the Nevada desert

    Debate over solar rates simmers in the Nevada desert

    Feb 27, 2016 11:02 PM EDT

    ... of ‘net metering’ are on the books in more than 40 states and the effect for many rooftop solar customers is a dramatically reduced electric bill. But in lowering their bill, utilities and regulators around the country have been trying to determine if solar customers are paying their fair share ...

  • Will red and blue lawmakers clear a path for a heroin abuse bill?

    Will red and blue lawmakers clear a path for a heroin abuse bill?

    Jan 27, 2016 09:56 PM EDT

    ... said that while Portman issued press releases lauding that spending bill's money for combating drug abuse, the Republican ended up voting against the overall bill. "It's hypocritical of him," Strickland said in an interview. The drive for legislation comes with U.S. drug overdose deaths more than double ...

  • President Obama unveils 'bill of rights' for student loans

    President Obama unveils 'bill of rights' for student loans

    Mar 10, 2015 08:48 PM EDT

    ATLANTA — Issuing a clarion call to Americans saddled by student debt, President Barack Obama urged student borrowers Tuesday to stand up for their rights, and announced a medley of modest steps to bring some order to a notoriously chaotic system. Obama unveiled his "student aid bill of rights" before a ...

  • News Wrap: Senate approves bill that bars good military service record as defense against sexual assault

    News Wrap: Senate approves bill that bars good military service record as defense against sexual assault

    Mar 10, 2014 11:34 PM EDT

    ... details on the search right after this news summary. The Senate moved this evening to revamp the way the military deals with sexual assault. The bill bars using a good service record as a defense against sexual assault. It also gives accusers more say on whether their cases are tried ...

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    Paul Krugman on Debt, but Are Soaring Interest Rates Running Against Him?

    May 29, 2013 07:20 PM EDT

    ... percent "debt:GDP ratio" -- does that represent a threshold or tipping point that will trigger a debt spiral? At 90 percent, will ever higher interest rates become inevitable, slowing the economy, leading to lower tax receipts, a greater need for borrowing, and ultimately, the kind of vicious circle that laid ...

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    President Obama Moves From 'Pass This Bill' to 'We Can't Wait'

    Oct 24, 2011 12:28 PM EDT

    The Obama administration will try a new strategy in order to strengthen the economy. Photo by Jay Paul/Getty Images. President Obama heads West on Monday to scoop up millions of dollars in campaign cash at stops in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Denver. In addition to filling his coffers (and taping an appearance...

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    Huntsman Gives Debut Interview as Likely Presidential Candidate

    May 20, 2011 12:42 PM EDT

    Jon Huntsman is a former U.S. ambassador to China and governor of Utah. Photo by ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images. Here's guessing Newt Gingrich wishes he had a rollout TV interview more along the lines of what Jon Huntsman conducted Friday morning with ABC's George Stephanopoulos. The former U.S. ambassador to China and Utah governor emerged largely unscathed...

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    Tuesday's Headlines: Democrats May Drop Medicare Buy-in From Health Bill

    Dec 15, 2009 01:19 PM EDT

    --Senators Patty Murray, D-Wash., Max Baucus, D-Mont., Richard Durbin, D-Ill., Harry Reid, D-Nev., Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., and Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., make brief statements Monday evening at the Capitol. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images.) Monday, it was Wall Street executives who made the trip to Washington to meet with President Barack Obama about economic recovery. Tuesday,...