Presidential Race
Romney, Obama Have Parallel Points On The Economy
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Thursday, October 04, 2012
The Salt
Despite Greek Economy, Athens Cupcake Business Thrives
October 4, 2012 The American owner of Hamptons Cupcakes has some beefs with the bureaucracy, but lots of optimism about the country in which she chose to develop her business. She recently opened her third bakery.
Wednesday, October 03, 2012
The Picture Show
Portraits From Slab City: 'The Last Free Place On Earth'
October 3, 2012 Photojournalist Jessica Lum rented an RV and moved to the California desert to document the residents of Slab City, a campsite for snowbirds and squatters.
It's All Politics
OMG! A Deb8! What Young People Really Want To Ask Obama And Romney
October 3, 2012 With young people among the hardest hit by the down economy, NPR wondered what millennials want from tonight's debate. The head of a group of college Republicans poses theoretical questions for President Obama. The president of a chapter of college Democrats fashions questions for Mitt Romney.
Election 2012
Before The Debate, Brush Up On Buzzwords
October 3, 2012 This first presidential debate will focus on domestic issues, with the economy topping the list of homefront problems. Here are three economic terms likely to come up in the debate.
Tuesday, October 02, 2012
The Salt
Can Riots Be Predicted? Experts Watch Food Prices
October 2, 2012 High food prices have often been cited as a factor behind mass protest movements. But a group of researchers say food prices can actually be used to predict when social unrest will occur. And according to their mathematical modeling, we've hit the threshold for more waves of riots.
Solve This
Candidates Say Little On Difficult Issue Of Housing
October 2, 2012 Despite millions of troubled mortgages around the country, housing hasn't been a major issue in the presidential race so far. Based on what they have said, President Obama and Republican Mitt Romney have more in common than their rhetoric suggests, an analyst says.
Monday, October 01, 2012
The Two-Way
New York Sues JPMorgan Over Mortgage-Backed Securities
October 1, 2012 The suit relates to the securities sold by Bear Stearns, which collapsed in 2008 and is now owned by JPMorgan. It's the suit first to be filed under the auspices of the RMBS Working Group, set up by President Obama to investigate and prosecute alleged misconduct that contributed to the financial crisis.
The Two-Way
Report: If Congress Ignores 'Fiscal Cliff,' Most Americans Will Pay More Taxes
October 1, 2012 According to a new analysis by the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center, it could cost the average household nearly $3,500 a year.
Friday, September 28, 2012
The Two-Way
Income And Spending Both Basically Flat In August
September 28, 2012 Spending went up, but largely because gasoline cost more — not due to stronger demand.
Easy Money May Boost Economy But At What Cost?
September 28, 2012 Central banks in the U.S., Japan and Europe are easing credit, putting more money into the global economy. Some economists see these actions as necessary and appropriate. Others warn that it may actually restrict the flow of cash.
