Obamacare Repeal Would Add Billions to Deficit
A new report adds to the debate over the economic impact of the Affordable Care Act in advance of a much-awaited Supreme Court ruling.
ECONOMY
Documents Reveal Secret Legal Battle Over Medicare Overbilling
The federal government overpaid for nearly half of the patients of a Medicare Advantage plan, a Medicare audit found. At issue is whether insurers "upcode" diagnoses to reap bigger payments.
How A Tax On Chicken Changed The Playing Field For U.S. Automakers
German families in the 60s loved cheap American-raised chicken. And Americans loved cheap VW Beetles. We hear how a trade dispute over frozen chicken parts changed the American auto industry.
Congress Breathes Life Into President's Fast-Track Trade Plan
In a close vote, the House approved fast-track authority, but the fate of the trade measure is still to be determined.
Federal Reserve Delays Hike Of Low Interest Rates
After a two-day meeting with policymakers adjourned Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said the economy is moving in the right direction but continues to recover.
How Democratic Trade Rift Could Give Rise To 'Tea Party' Of The Left
Intra-party turmoil could spill over into the next election, with labor groups threatening primaries against members — even those who sit in swing districts — who sided with the president.
Fact Check: Could Jeb Bush Really Grow GDP At 4 Percent? It's Hard To See How
The Republican candidate says he can create 4 percent GDP growth as president, but there's little evidence that a president really can cause that kind of growth alone.
California Labor Commission Rules Uber Driver Is An Employee, Not A Contractor
An Uber driver in San Francisco will be paid more than $4,000 in expenses.
Nigerians Express Outrage Over Parliament's 'Wardrobe Allowance'
Nigerians are outraged over the clothing allowance given to lawmakers. In a country where the average person lives on dollars a day, the nation's 469 lawmakers will share a $43 million allowance.
U.S. House Votes To Buy Time For Obama's Trade Agenda
The chamber now has until July 30 to try again to pass a package of trade-related legislation.