Why Is The Fed Chair So Difficult To Understand? Here's A Translation
Have you ever heard an announcement from the Federal Reserve and felt like you are way under qualified to understand a word of it? That's no accident.
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Follow The Money: Congress Uses Budget Bill To Rewrite Food Policies
As lawmakers revealed a spending bill to keep the government running, they also took the time to weigh in on school lunch, GM salmon, calorie postings on menus and meat labels.
Congress' Funding Package Offers No Debt Assistance To Puerto Rico
Struggling under a $72 billion debt, the territory asked for a legal change allowing it to file for some form of bankruptcy. But lawmakers have left that language out of their tax-and-spending deal.
Fact Checking Uber On Labor Laws
A law passed by Seattle, which allows Uber and other contract drivers to organize, raises many legal questions. But despite claims by Uber, it has real teeth.
Commerical Buildings More Often Than Not Have Terrorism Insurance
The Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, where a terrorist couple killed 14 people, is covered by terrorism insurance. In fact, 6 in 10 major U.S. businesses are insured for terrorism damage.
Here's What The Fed Interest Rate Hike Means For Consumers
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in nine years Wednesday. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Megan Greene, chief economist at John Hancock, about what this means for consumers.
Trucks Hit Record 20.4 MPG, EPA Says; Carmakers Are Ahead Of Emissions Standards
Fuel economy is at record highs and carmakers have surpassed strict greenhouse gas emissions standards for the third straight year, the Environmental Protection Agency says.
Cybersecurity Legislation Finds A Place In U.S. Budget Bill
Congress has been trying to tackle cybersecurity for years. After several attempts to craft information-sharing legislation, the latest one has found its way into the must-pass federal spending bill.
From Tipsy To Regret: Your Tales From The Office Holiday Party
Office soirees can be an opportunity for networking and workplace bonding. But drinking with the boss can also lead to embarrassment, injury and litigious outcomes, as the stories you shared bear out.
Investors Take Note That Rental Demand Is Up For Single-Family Homes
After the housing crisis, demand for rental property boomed. Census data show vacancy rates for rental units reached an all-time low this summer. More people are wanting to rent single family homes.