Democrats block vote on virus aid package to wrangle more help for workers, public health
At the Capitol, tempers flared and emotions were raw as senators struggled over critically needed aid. Democrats argue the package is tilted toward corporations.
3 reasons why the U.S. economy may have already peaked for the year
The U.S. economy grew at a solid 3.1 percent annual rate in the January-March quarter — a pace that will likely prove to be the high-water mark for the year before growth weakens in the coming months.
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Food stamp program changes lead to ‘staggering’ increase in need
Food stamp program cuts lead to 'staggering' increase in need…
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Bubble in the making? How the stock market might not reflect the current economy
Bubble in the making? How the stock market might not reflect the current economy…
In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced it's keeping short-term interest rates at a record low and continuing its stimulus efforts. Also, The Washington Post reported the NSA is routinely intercepting email traffic between Yahoo and Google data…
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Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke announced a third round of quantitative easing.
Battle lines were being drawn again Wednesday for a new fight over raising the U.S. borrowing limit, foreshadowing a replay of last year's stalemate. Judy Woodruff, Todd Zwillich of "The Takeaway" and Roll Call's Steve Dennis discuss the renewed war…
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