Management
The $3.7 Billion Obama is Seeking Won’t Stop the Surge of Desperate Child Migrants
Violence and poverty in Central America are among reasons child migrants cross.
Pay & Benefits
Was the Creation of the 401(k) a Mistake?
More than half of American retirees haven’t saved enough to continue their normal lifestyle when they’re done working, even when with Social Security’s public pension payments.
Management
Obama Came Up With a New Retirement Plan Inspired by Behavioral Economics
The president wants to make it so that money is deducted from paychecks before workers receive them.
Management
Chart Shows U.S. Running Out of Cash As Soon As Oct. 18
Government reached its public debt limit on May 19, but Treasury has taken measures to keep money flowing.
Management
Ten Billion Reasons Why the Government Should Make Life Easier for Homeowners
Some analysts fear the success of Fannie Mae repaying loans will make it harder for US lawmakers to pull back from government involvement in the mortgage markets.
Management
Half the United States’ Most Skilled Workers Don’t Have a Bachelor’s Degree
Think you need a college degree to be a skilled worker? Think again.
Management
Seven ways to look at US Energy Secretary Steve Chu’s resignation and legacy
The Nobel-prize-winning physicist symbolized the Obama administration’s belief in science.
Management
Why the $1 trillion platinum coin won't solve the U.S. debt problem
Administration officials have said the president will not resort to constitutional or legal loopholes to avoid the debt ceiling.
Management
Baseball players are also worried about the fiscal cliff
Outfielder B.J. Upton asks for $3 million bonus to be paid before Dec. 31.
Oversight
The budget deficit is shrinking faster than at any time since World War II
It's still huge, but this year alone it fell by $210 billion.
Management
Over the fiscal cliff: Bigger budget austerity than in Europe
Combination of sequester and tax hikes would lead to deeper cuts more quickly than European nations in crisis have experienced.
Oversight
Obama hails renewed Gang of Six effort
President praises group of senators for coming up with a plan that is "balanced" and includes tax revenues.
Oversight
U.S. long-term debt outlook worsens
Increasing debt will make it harder for lawmakers to adopt spending priorities in good times and will give them less flexibility during recessions.
Defense
For incoming Defense chief, no easy answers on budget cuts
Cost of maintaining the U.S. presence in Afghanistan will remain high even after troop withdrawals begin.
Oversight
Pawlenty lays out Reaganesque economic agenda
The former governor cites USPS, the Government Printing Office, Amtrak, and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as candidates for privatization.
Oversight
Geithner, defending Obama plan, says GOP owns potential U.S. default
Treasury head says he is confident deal will be made.
Oversight
As government hits debt limit, tensions rise
Vice President Joe Biden is heading up talks with congressional leaders designed to reach a deficit reduction framework and pass an increase in the debt ceiling.
Defense
The cost of battling bin Laden: $3 trillion
Over 15 years, the terrorist leader cost America more than any villain, ever -- which is exactly the way he wanted it.
Oversight
As debt ceiling nears, Washington gropes for agreement on budget tool
Debt-reduction package could allow politicians to save face and punt the consequences of future disagreements.
Oversight
Study shows budget deal will cut spending by only $352 million
Congressional Budget Office analysis shows total outlays are actually some $3.3 billion more than in 2010, if emergency spending is included.
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