Honda fined $70 million for not reporting complaints that its vehicles caused deaths, injuries
The government says it is fining Honda $70 million for not reporting to safety regulators more than 1,700 complaints that its vehicles caused deaths and injuries, and for not reporting warranty claims.
Gov. Walker: Alaska will pay more in credits than it receives in oil taxes this year
The state is expected to pay about $100 million more in tax credits to oil and gas producers than it receives in production taxes this year amid low oil prices, Gov. Bill Walker said.
GOP House passes bill narrowing health law coverage to full-time employees working 40 hours
The Republican-led House has approved a bill reducing the number of workers who must be offered employer-provided health insurance under President Barack Obama's health care law.
Average US mortgage rates fall to new lows; 30-year loan at 3.73 pct., 15-year at 3.05 pct.
Average U.S. mortgage rates started the year by dipping to new lows, with the benchmark 30-year rate marking its lowest level since May 2013.
Applications for US unemployment benefits likely fell last week
The U.S. Labor Department reports on the number of people who applied for unemployment benefits last week.
With Mercedes moving its New Jersey headquarters, Republicans renew their call to reduce taxes
Some New Jersey Republican leaders are renewing their call to lower taxes after Mercedes-Benz's announcement this week that it's moving its U.S. headquarters to Atlanta.
US trade gap likely fell slightly in November, helped by lower oil prices
The Commerce Department reports on the U.S. trade deficit for November.
US trade deficit falls to $39 billion in November as foreign crude oil hits 2-decade low
The U.S. trade deficit fell in November to the lowest level in 11 months as crude oil imports dropped to a two-decade low.
Steady enrollment gains for Obama health law over New Year's holiday period
The Obama administration says nearly 103,000 people signed up for coverage under the president's health care law last week.
State treasurer: Continued low oil prices will start dragging down Oklahoma's economy
Oklahoma's economy performed well to close out 2014, but continued low oil prices will eventually start to drag down not just taxes on production, but also income and sales taxes, State Treasurer Ken Miller warned on Wednesday.
Obama to release 2016 budget Feb. 2, setting up confrontation with GOP Congress
The White House says President Barack Obama plans to release his budget for the 2016 fiscal year on Feb. 2.
Obama threatens veto of legislation to increase full-time worker definition in health care law
The White House says President Barack Obama will veto legislation that would increase his health care law's definition of a full-time worker from 30 to 40 hours per week.
Obama looks outside of Washington to keep burst of momentum from stalling out
President Barack Obama's approval rating is creeping upward.
New House rule sets up potential election-year battle over Social Security's finances in 2016
The House has passed new rules that could force an explosive battle over Social Security's finances on the eve of the 2016 presidential election.
House rejects bid to ease bank regulations under fast-track rules
The House has rejected legislation altering a key provision of the 2010 overhaul of financial services regulations.
Hertz, owing $700K in Pittsburgh airport taxes, penalties, says it mistakenly paid the state
A western Pennsylvania county says rental car giant Hertz owes more than $700,000 in unpaid taxes, interest and penalties after the company directed about half of a $2-a-day rental tax's proceeds into state coffers.
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Federal judge in Los Angeles permanently blocks California law banning sales of foie gras
Foie gras (fwah-GRAH') lovers are rejoicing after a federal judge in Los Angeles blocked California's ban on the sale of the fatty duck and goose liver.
Even if Congress approves Keystone pipeline, entire project could be delayed by Nebraska court
The Republican-led Congress appears ready to approve the Keystone XL oil pipeline, but no matter what actions are taken in Washington, the entire 1,179-mile project could be delayed until Nebraska signs off on the route.