Tax The Ultrarich To Solve Poverty? Easier Said Than Done
Oxfam has issued its annual report on the gap between the wealthy and the poor — and offered a solution.
Economy
The End Of The Shutdown?
The shutdown is over... for now. Today on the Indicator, we talk to one of the 800,000 formerly-furloughed federal employees about his experience of the shutdown.
Friday News Roundup - International
A dual presidency, Davos and a deadly explosion in Mexico.
Chinese Delegation To Arrive In U.S. For Next Round Of Trade Talks
The U.S. and China are said to be far a part on a trade deal. At the annual World Economic Forum in Switzerland, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and China's vice president traded tough words.
Bennett College Receives Two Major Gifts In One Day
Bennett College in Greensboro has received $1 million in less than 24 hours, thanks to two large gifts.
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross Downplayed Shutdown Hardships. Dems Raged
Ross says he is puzzled by the challenges federal workers are facing after more than a month with no pay. He told CNBC that workers could just borrow money to tide them over.
HAIL To College Access
An economics experiment that streamlines the application and financial aid process for low-income students.
In Another Recession, It Could Be Tough For Washington To Boost The Economy
Whether it's lowering interest rates or stimulus spending, many of the tools the federal government uses to fight a downturn are already stretched.
If A Recession Hits, Washington Would Have Few Options To Fight It
There are fears that the U.S. economy could face tough times ahead. But many of the typical tools Washington would use to boost the economy have been deployed during the last few years of growth.
When Tariffs Hit Home
How the trade war with China is playing out on one peanut farm in Georgia.