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Marc A. Thiessen: Green New Deal means giant new tax hikes – on everyone

by Marc A. Thiessen The Washington Post February 15, 2019February 15, 2019

With her now-infamous talking points, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accidentally exposes the left’s big lie.

by The San Diego Union-Tribune February 15, 2019February 14, 2019

As a lawmaker, Mick Mulvaney said that mounting U.S. debt was disastrous. Why isn’t he speaking up now?

by The Editorial Board February 10, 2019February 9, 2019

A new NAFTA would be worth it if it has strong labor and environmental protections.

by Maria Halkias Tribune News Service February 7, 2019February 7, 2019

A new survey reveals some sobering results about what retailers see ahead.

by ANNE D'INNOCENZIO Associated Press February 7, 2019February 7, 2019

Even with this latest reprieve, Sears’ long-term survival remains an open question.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal January 27, 2019January 25, 2019

My financial picture isn’t desperate, but neither am I getting anywhere fast.

by MARLEY JAY Associated Press January 24, 2019January 24, 2019

Companies including Macy’s, Nordstrom and Signet all said they struggled badly.

More homes changed hands, and at a higher median price, than in any year since Realtors began tracking the data 20 years ago.

by Associated Press January 16, 2019January 16, 2019

A panel approves Eddie Lampert’s $5 billion plan for the struggling retailer, but a judge must still sign off.

by Ted Mellnik, Aaron Gregg, Kate Rabinowitz and Lauren Tierney The Washington Post January 16, 2019January 16, 2019

With $200 million in payments a week at risk, many of the nearly 10,000 of these providers of products and services are feeling the financial pinch.