FACT CHECK: Do Tax Cuts Grow The Economy?
Lots of GOP candidates say their tax policies will boost growth. That's oversimplifying it.
ECONOMY
Federal Reserve Proposes New Bailout Rules To Remove Taxpayer Burden
The new rules would help ensure that if a big bank were to fail, the costs of its bailout would not fall on taxpayers. Long-term bonds could provide a cushion of capital to cover losses.
In A Financial Fire, Big Banks Will Have An Extra Extinguisher
The Federal Reserve is proposing rules that would force banks to add another layer of protection in case of a financial crisis. It wants to be sure taxpayers don't get stuck bailing out banks again.
SEC Approves New Rules For Startup Investing
The Securities and Exchange Commission approved new rules Friday that will allow people who are not accredited investors to take ownership stakes in startups.
FACT CHECK: Simpler Isn't Always Better When It Comes To Taxes
Republican presidential candidates pushed for what they see as a "simpler" tax code with flat taxes and fewer pages, but experts say there are big drawbacks to some of these plans.
Pennsylvania Schools Short On Funds As Budget Stalemate Continues
The governor and legislators can't agree how to fix the deficit or how much money schools should get. Meanwhile, districts are taking out loans and racking up interest costs to keep the lights on.
The Nightmare Of Grocery Shopping In Venezuela
Venezuela's economic model has imploded. With food production, import and distribution now controlled by the government, shelves are bare. A day's hunt for groceries in Caracas can prove futile.
Trans-Pacific Partnership Provision On Trade Disputes Draws Criticism
The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement the Obama administration is trying to sell to Congress includes a seemingly obscure and controversial provision. It's called the Investor-State Dispute Settlement, or ISDS among wonks. NPR explains why that provision is drawing criticism.
U.S. Economic Growth Slowed Considerably In 3rd Quarter
Growth came in at a 1.5 percent annual rate, a sharp slowdown from the 3.9 percent gain in the previous quarter. Companies cut back on the amount of goods on shelves, but consumers continued to spend.
Export-Import Bank Debate: 'Retreat From Sanity' Or End of Corporate Welfare?
Many business leaders say U.S. exporters already are hurting because they lack financing from the Export-Import Bank. Congress is working on legislation to renew the bank charter that expired June 30.