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Feb 08 10 3:38pm EDT

Snow Be Damned! The Feds Have Global Warming to Discuss

On a day when the rest of the federal government was shut down by a near record snowfall in Washington, the Department of Commerce announces plans to create a National Climate Service. The move is designed to help citizens and businesses deal with global warming. Continue


Feb 05 10 3:45pm EDT

Obama Seeks More Ammo for SBA

New White House proposals would help small businesses refinance commercial real estate and get working capital. But the real challenge might just be getting Congress to act on the plan. Continue


Feb 04 10 4:21pm EDT

Senate Showdown: Business vs. Labor

Business groups hope Scott Brown’s seating will enable Republicans to block National Labor Relations Board nominee. Continue


Feb 03 10 3:38pm EDT

TARP Goes Across the Tracks

President Obama unveils a new program that aims to increase lending to businesses in low- and moderate-income areas. And he doesn't need Congress' approval for this one. Continue


Feb 02 10 3:58pm EDT

An Idea Whose Time Has Passed

President Obama is just too late with his plan to use TARP funds to boost small-business lending. Continue


Feb 01 10 3:23pm EDT

Obama Punts on Long-Term Deficits

President’s budget trims red ink for a few years, then asks commission to solve the problem. Continue


Jan 29 10 3:17pm EDT

U.S. Gets Serious About Nuclear Power

Energy secretary names commission to solve nuclear-waste problem; Yucca Mountain ‘not an option.’ Continue


Jan 28 10 12:04pm EDT

The Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue of Obama's State of the Union

For many of the nation's business groups, the president's first State of the Union left them feeling flat, even though he spent most of his speech talking about the need for new jobs and more backing for small business. Continue


Jan 27 10 4:54pm EDT

Geithner Gets Grilled

Treasury secretary defends deals with AIG’s trading partners, denies knowledge of any cover-up. Continue


Jan 26 10 4:03pm EDT

No Brakes on This Train

Senate rejects effort to restrain out-of-control debt; Obama proposes baby steps. Continue


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