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BusinessWeek July 22, 2010 Bit & Thomasson |
The Midterms Could Spark a Stock Rally If the Republicans take over the House, history suggests a robust market. If they take over the Senate, so much the better. |
Entrepreneur October 2006 Chris Penttila |
Raising the Minimum Wage Will a higher minimum wage hurt entrepreneurs? Many say no. |
Entrepreneur October 2001 C.J. Prince |
Pay Up When the minimum wage rises, will small businesses get the downside? |
Investment Advisor October 2010 Melanie Waddell |
Implications of a Republican-Controlled Congress The consensus is pretty clear: The mid-term elections could result in Republicans taking control of the House and gaining more seats in the Senate. |
InternetNews November 10, 2006 Roy Mark |
Will Dems Change Tech Policy? One-party rule in Washington ends next year when the 110th Congress convenes with Democrats taking over the House and the Senate. What does this mean for technology policy? |
Job Journal February 5, 2006 Michael Kinsman |
Career Pros: Link Minimum Wage to CPI Count Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger among those who favor raising the minimum wage. But should our lowest wages be tied to the cost of living? |
Entrepreneur April 2007 Joshua Kurlantzick |
In With the New The shift in congressional leadership could prove a boon for small business. What might the new Congress do for you? |
Bank Systems & Technology February 1, 2007 Nancy Feig |
2007 Banking Legislative Forecast An ideological shift in Congress could mean an increase in compliance requirements -- and the necessary technology investments -- for financial services firms. |
BusinessWeek November 27, 2006 Peter Coy |
More Ammo For A Higher Minimum New research says a ripple effect would hike the pay of a lot of family bread winners. |
BusinessWeek November 20, 2006 Dunham & Javers |
The Politics Of Change As power shifts on Capitol Hill, business faces a new reality |
BusinessWeek November 20, 2006 Maria Bartiromo |
Should Business Be Worried? Interview with Charlie Cook, one of the preeminent political analysts in America. |
Job Journal January 25, 2004 Michael Kinsman |
The Minimum-Wage Dilemma Small businesses question the city of San Francisco's $8.50-an-hour minimum wage. |
Inc. February 1, 2003 Eamon Javers |
Storming the Hill Now that the Republicans are in command, the small-business lobby hopes this new congressional session will bring it more victories than losses. Here's the view from the field. |
BusinessWeek November 29, 2004 Aaron Bernstein |
Minimum Wage: The States Get It Since Congress won't raise hourly pay, local lawmakers are taking the lead. |
Entrepreneur October 2006 Joshua Kurlantzick |
Forget Me Not Is anyone in Washington paying attention to entrepreneurs? |
Investment Advisor December 2006 Melanie Waddell |
Democrats and Hedge Funds Will the new party in power turn up the regulatory heat? The SEC itself has gotten more vigilant and expanded its enforcement activities against hedge funds. |
BusinessWeek May 30, 2005 Howard Gleckman |
What A Social Security Deal Could Look Like Republicans, Democrats, and President Bush are inching toward a compromise in the Social Security overhaul. |
Investment Advisor November 19, 2010 Melanie Waddell |
GOP House Will Attempt to Rein in Health Care, Dodd-Frank Republicans will urge SEC, other regulators, to 'go easy' in interpreting Dodd-Frank |
Investment Advisor December 2006 Kathleen M. McBride |
Catching up with... Liz Ann Sonders An interview with the chief investment strategist at Charles Schwab about the mid-term elections, the rest of 2006, and her economic outlook for 2007. |
BusinessWeek February 19, 2007 Max B. Sawicky |
Minimum Wage, Maximum Pork Tax breaks could just as easily benefit business owners not affected by the minimum wage increase. |
Inc. June 1, 2003 Jess McCuan |
Comp Time Swaps Soon to Be Legit Private companies may soon be able to offer hourly employees paid leave time instead of overtime pay if Congress passes a bill as expected. |
Job Journal June 20, 2004 Michael Kinsman |
Career Pros: Waning Interest in Minimum Wage Is it time to consider another hike in America's minimum wage? |
Reason February 2007 |
Divided We Stand What sort of legislation and political theater should the friends of "Free Minds and Free Markets" expect during the next two years? Is the new situation an improvement or disaster? |
BusinessWeek November 24, 2010 |
The Climate-Change Casualty List The incoming class of House and Senate Republicans include at least 47 who deny that scientific data prove human activity is warming the planet. Here's how they may complicate the Obama Administration's climate-change agenda. |
InternetNews December 26, 2006 Roy Mark |
New Leaders, Old Issues What's Next in Tech: Democratic lawmakers may put a new emphasis on network neutrality and data-privacy issues in 2007. |
Salon.com June 21, 2000 Jacques Leslie |
We want our SUVs Al Gore and the Democrats' attacks aside, rising gas prices could be the only thing that forces the U.S. to stop hogging the world's energy. |
IndustryWeek October 20, 2010 |
The Competitive Edge: Lame Ducks and the Economy A host of tax, budget and regulatory issues will still be on the table when Congress reconvenes after the November election. Will the two parties be able to put aside their differences and act? |
The Motley Fool November 28, 2006 Mike Norman |
The Cost of Doing Business It could be going up, but the quest for productivity will drive another cycle of technology investment. What does this mean for investors? |
InternetNews November 18, 2005 Roy Mark |
Getting Along Over Tech? Just think what a little bipartisanship could actually accomplish for technology policy in this country. |
Investment Advisor February 1, 2011 Melanie Waddell |
Ryan Reveals GOP Budget Agenda to Investment Advisor New House Budget Committee Chair says Dodd-Frank, health care, spending all in play. |
BusinessWeek January 20, 2010 Albert R. Hunt |
The Democrats' Long Road Back from Massachusetts After Republican Scott Brown's stunning upset, the best President Obama and his party can hope for may be a watered-down health bill with insurance reforms. |
InternetNews November 16, 2005 Roy Mark |
Tech Feeling Democrats' Love House Democrats push a new agenda on broadband, stock option expensing and other tech-related issues. |
The Motley Fool November 3, 2010 April Taylor |
Election Day Winners & Losers -- Stock Edition Was your favorite stock an election night winner or loser? |
BusinessWeek April 5, 2004 Paula Dwyer |
Mutual Funds: Carpe Diem, Congress The SEC can't restructure the industry by itself, and legislators are dawdling |
Job Journal December 10, 2006 |
Jobwire November job growth surprising... Afraid to ask for a raise?... U.S. Employers discriminating across the border?... Corporations are more gay friendly... Democrats get union wish list... Stressed? Don't blame your boss... On the job front... |
Geotimes November 2003 |
Energy bill locked in Senate An unlikely coalition of Republican senators from New England and the rest of the Senate's Democrats refused to end debate on the bill and take a final vote. A look at some of the provisions of the bill. |
BusinessWeek January 12, 2004 |
Energy: Prices Hold Their Own In The Oil Patch Rising global output will dent revenues and profits this year, but only slightly. The shock of August's blackout has faded, and the grid's upgrade has stalled. |
Geotimes February 2006 Steven Quane |
The Great Washington Rift Is the bipartisan support for the Peak Oil Caucus' H.R. 507, which expresses the desire for the US to collaborate with international allies to establish a new project to address the challenges of peak oil, mending the Great Washington Rift? |
Inc. October 2004 Jess McCuan |
Minimum Wage Hikes Eyed Nationwide New York may soon become the 13th state to raise its minimum wage above the federal level of $5.15 an hour. |
Investment Advisor April 1, 2011 Melanie Waddell |
SEC Funding in the Budget Fight Crosshairs Commission may be the biggest casualty as lawmakers continue tussle over the federal budget |
Geotimes May 2003 David Applegate |
Another Stab at Energy Legislation With Republicans now in control of both chambers, energy legislation is a top priority of the House and Senate leadership. |
InternetNews January 4, 2007 Roy Mark |
Dems Go Virtual to Promote New Agenda Second Life press conference promotes network neutrality and online posting of bills before votes. |
The Motley Fool April 24, 2007 Rich Duprey |
Labor Ready Is Ready for Action The temp agency surprises even itself, but investors should watch out for wage increases. |
InternetNews December 16, 2005 Roy Mark |
A Bipartisan Push For More Tech Money New legislation calls for doubling funding for National Science Foundation, graduate fellowships and advanced training. |
BusinessWeek December 25, 2006 Maria Bartiromo |
Hank Paulson On China And The Year Ahead Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson traveled to China on Dec. 12 for his first strategic meeting with his Chinese counterparts. Here, he talks currencies and competition. |
Entrepreneur April 2007 Carol Tice |
Big Change How will the new Congress affect business taxes? |