politics

 

Consumer Agency Head: 'We Can Win Our Critics Over'

12:12 pm, March 16, 2012

After several months of legislative battles, the CFPB’s director says the consumer agency is finally in a position to prove itself to critics.

 

Obama, Bush, Clinton, and More: Homes of U.S. Presidents

4:00 pm, February 28, 2012

Here's a look at the homes of presidents — present and past.

 

Here’s Why Politicians Should Pay More Attention to the Unemployed

9:37 am, February 16, 2012

Millions more Americans are unemployed this year than in 2008, and if the most recent elections are any indication, more of them will be voting.

 

The 2012 Election & Your Credit Cards

2:30 pm, February 08, 2012

For voters who are already in hock to banks and credit companies, they may want to be more precise with their vote in this year’s election. What if someone wants ...

 

Details Emerge on White House Housing Plan

5:30 pm, February 02, 2012

In his efforts to help struggling homeowners, Obama will need banks and Congress to play along, which is far from guaranteed.

 

Florida Primary: Follow These 5 Story Lines

11:00 am, January 31, 2012

Here are five story lines that matter for Tuesday's Florida primary.

 

What Obama Said About Your Money in the State of the Union

12:01 pm, January 25, 2012

President Obama called for tuition reform, mortgage assistance and job training programs in his State of the Union speech Tuesday night.

 

The Richest Presidential Candidates

7:00 am, January 25, 2012

Mitt Romney released his tax returns and brought the spotlight back to his considerable wealth, but he’s not the first or the richest we’ve seen. Here’s how ...

 

Before State of the Union, Voters Weigh in on What Matters

2:30 pm, January 24, 2012

A survey out today shows what voters want from lawmakers, but recent history suggests they may not get it.

 

Poll Shows Students Pessimistic, Apathetic, Disillusioned

3:29 pm, January 13, 2012

According to a poll from Western Illinois University, students are far and away unhappy with the direction of the country, but few consider themselves politically ...

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