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.
Economy chief: France ready to reform, ditch high taxes to be more competitive
France's economy minister says his country's tax regime is becoming internationally competitive, notably now that it has dropped a 75-percent tax on high earners.
'Dynamic' scorekeeping may help House Republicans pass tax reform
Republicans controlling the House have changed the rules on budget scorekeeping and Democrats are unhappy with the new math.
Atlantic City to vote on deep spending, job cuts as it seeks more state aid for it and casinos
Atlantic City's governing body is expected to vote Wednesday on a proposed financial recovery plan designed to show New Jersey it is serious about taming its out-of-control finances, and is deserving of massive state aid being considered for the city's casinos and its residents.
Asian stock markets boosted by solid US economic data, oil steadying after falls
Asian stock markets mostly rose Thursday, boosted by positive economic news from the U.S. and stabilization in oil prices after sharp falls.
White House threatens to veto Keystone XL pipeline bill backed by GOP-controlled Congress
The White House says President Barack Obama would veto legislation approving construction of the long-stalled Keystone XL oil pipeline.