Politics

Learn about the most important political developments in Washington and elsewhere that affect investors.

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Cellphone Contract Freedom Deal

The FCC is working with carriers to standardize and simplify their policies with regard to unlocking their customers’...

Christmas Miracle: House & Senate Work Together on Budget

Investors received an early holiday gift yesterday when the House & Senate came together to agree on a...

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Volcker Rule Portends Heightened Oversight of Trades

Wall Street faces more intensive government scrutiny of trading after U.S. regulators issued the much-awaited Volcker rule today...

Federal Reserve Building

Volcker Rules: Banks Subjected to Trade Limits

After three years of court-wrangling and trade-offs, the Volcker Rule will be finalized today by the Federal Reserve,...

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U.S. third-quarter growth revised up to 3.6 percent

The U.S. economy grew faster than initially estimated in the third quarter as businesses aggressively boosted inventory, but...

Fast-Food Workers 24-Hour Strike Just the Beginning

Fast-food workers across the country -- and across company lines -- are rallying support for a one-day strike...

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Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program Must Be Reduced

Our goal should be that every able-bodied American should have a decent job sufficient to get off of...

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Health Plans Cut in Anticipation of Obamacare Penalties

Large employers are increasing their employees’ healthcare costs -- deductibles, copays, premiums and surcharges for family members eligible...

British Finance Minister Asks for Broader BoE Powers

British Finance Minister Asks for Broader BoE Powers (Reuters) The Bank of England (BoE) has been asked by...

[Nuclear test in the Dominican Republic]

Nuclear Deal Sends Stocks Higher

Iran’s agreement to sign a nuclear, non-proliferation treaty with six of the world’s current nuclear powers put a...