Rich Edson Archive

Busted: 2012 a Big Year for Antitrust Penalties

Published December 10, 2012

Exclusive: The federal government fined businesses a record amount in criminal antitrust penalties over the 2012 fiscal year.

Political Parties Perfect Deficit-Reduction Plans

Published November 28, 2012

In an attempt to garner positive headlines, the nation's two political parties intensify their pitches for the best deficit reduction plan. 

New Plan to Fix the Cliff, or More Can Kicking?

Published November 19, 2012

What if the fiscal cliff was solved by initiating another fiscal cliff? It sounds like a riddle, but it's actually one possible solution under consideration in Washington. 

Team Obama Vows Electoral and Popular Vote Win

Published November 05, 2012

The polls say it's a close race -- but if you ask the campaigns, they might tell you something else. 

Paul Ryan Addresses Taxation as Campaign Issue

Published September 24, 2012

In an exclusive interview with FOX Business, Vice Presidential candidate Rep. Paul Ryan said under the proposed Republican income tax plan, Mitt Romney would pay a higher tax rate. 

Amtrak Food Service Lost $834M in 10 Years

Published August 02, 2012

For cash-strapped schools and billion-dollar ballparks, selling food and drinks is usually a moneymaker. For Amtrak, not so.

Lawmakers Working to Craft 6-Month Spending Bill

Published July 30, 2012

Lawmakers are negotiating a six-month spending bill to avoid a shutdown on Oct. 1, and fund the federal government into spring.  

CFTC: Barclays Wanted to 'Fend Off Negative Public Perception'

Published July 17, 2012

Barclays' senior management directed traders and employees to 'manipulate benchmark interest rates to benefit the bank’s derivatives trading positions,' according to CFTC chairman Gary Gensler.

Full Text: Gensler's Statement

House GOP Seeks 1-Year Tax Rate Extension

Published June 14, 2012

Exclusive: House Republicans are discussing a one-year extension of all income tax rates while congressional leaders work to overhaul the tax code next year, according to two senior aides.

Boehner Stakes Out GOP Debt Ceiling Position

Published May 15, 2012

House Speaker John Boehner has set lawmakers toward another clash over increasing the debt ceiling, insisting on cuts and reforms greater than the debt limit increase.