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December 20, 2015

Jobless benefits bill clears key Senate hurdle, over GOP complaints on cost

A controversial jobless benefits bill narrowly cleared a key Senate hurdle on Tuesday, over the objections of Republicans who complain the $6 billion measure is not paid for and accuse Democrats of playing politics.

December 20, 2015

White House resets focus to ‘income inequality,’ amid ObamaCare problems

The Obama administration has set the stage for a push that could rekindle cries of class warfare -- calling for renewed long-term unemployment benefits, a minimum wage increase and a campaign against what Democrats call "income inequality."

December 20, 2015

Obama signs $1.1 trillion spending bill into law

With little fanfare to mark a rare bipartisan achievement, President Barack Obama on Tuesday signed a massive, $1.1 trillion spending bill that keeps the government operating over the next nine months.

December 20, 2015

US adds 321,000 jobs, jobless rate stays at 5.8 percent

U.S. employers added 321,000 jobs in November, the biggest burst of hiring in nearly three years and the latest sign that the United States is outperforming other economies throughout the developed world.

December 20, 2015

IRS workers to receive bonuses of 1 percent

Rank-and-file IRS workers are again getting a bonus.

December 20, 2015

Energy group claims Obama got ‘swindled’ by China climate deal

China’s agreement to reduce coal emissions isn’t worth the paper it was printed on, an energy research group says.

December 20, 2015

US aid for 12 communities to attract manufacturers

The Obama administration has named the first communities that will receive special attention to help them attract global manufacturers.

December 20, 2015

Report: Increased regs under Obama have hiked consumer prices by $11,000

Consumer prices have increased by more than $11,000 for the "typical" consumer since President Obama took office, according to a new study which claimed the spike is the result of dozens of regulations imposed by the administration.

December 20, 2015

Obama nominates Julian Castro as housing secretary

President Obama has nominated up-and-coming Democrat Julian Castro as the nation's housing secretary.

December 20, 2015

Obama hosts CEOs whose firms are investing in US

It's the yin and the yang of the U.S. corporate climate.