ECONOMY

Republican Tax Measure Would Have A Big Impact On U.S. Corporations

8:43am December 19, 2017

The tax bill speeding through Congress would dramatically reduce the tax rate for U.S. corporations. David Greene talks to Jennifer Blouin of the Wharton School of Business about the possible changes.

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President Trump discusses his national security strategy in a speech on Monday. Trump's strategy is built around four pillars: protecting the homeland, promoting prosperity, peace through strength, and advancing American influence.

Trump Outlines His Blueprint For Military And Foreign Policy

5:59pm December 18, 2017

by Scott Horsley

President Trump set out his national security strategy Monday, stressing strong defense, homeland protection and economic prosperity. It could help guide decisions on defense spending and trade talks.

House Set To Vote On GOP Tax Bill On Tuesday

5:21pm December 18, 2017

Congressional Republicans appear on the cusp of their first major legislative victory of the Trump era, with a House vote on the tax bill set for Tuesday.

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Corporate Incentives And The Case For The Republican Tax Bill

6:42pm December 17, 2017

Former director of the Congressional Budget Office Douglas Holtz-Eakin tells guest host Ray Suarez why he thinks the Republican tax bill will move the economy forward.

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What's In The Tax Bill

7:48am December 16, 2017

by Scott Horsley

Republican lawmakers released their final tax overhaul bill after differences between the House and Senate versions were hashed out. We look at how will it affect Americans taxes.

CHART: How The New Version Of The Republican Tax Bill Would Affect You

9:12pm December 15, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The bill would lower the rate for top earners and also let graduate students keep their tuition waivers.

Trump Could Have Tax Bill On His Desk Before Holiday Break

5:52pm December 15, 2017

At the moment, it appears that President Trump will get his Christmas wish: To have tax overhaul legislation on his desk, ready for his signature, before the holiday break. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to economist and Harvard professor Gregory Mankiw about the GOP Tax Plan.

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Shoppers fill a Walmart on Thanksgiving day in Bentonville, Ark. Sales in November were up from last year.

Retailers Hope For Strong Holiday Season As November Sales Beat Expectations

8:26am December 15, 2017

by James Doubek

Retail and food sales were up 5.8 percent in November over the same time last year, the Commerce Department said. Retailers are hoping for their best year since before the economic recession.

President Trump speaks about tax overhaul in the Grand Foyer of the White House on Wednesday. Republican lawmakers say they've reached a deal on their tax bill, but they haven't released details yet.

How The House Tax Overhaul Bill Could Hurt Affordable Housing

8:03am December 15, 2017

by Chris Arnold

Builders of affordable housing say the House Republican tax plan has a poison pill inside it that removes a tax incentive crucial for about half of the affordable housing units that get built.

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News Brief: Tax Overhaul Progresses, Tillerson On North Korea

5:43am December 15, 2017

Tax overhaul would be a legislative victory for Republicans, but they can only afford to loose 2 GOP votes in the Senate. Secretary of State Tillerson heads to the U.N. to talk about North Korea.

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