By Tim Devaney - The Washington Times
Opponents of an Internet sales tax bill on Tuesday called it a “21st century version of taxation without representation,” warning it raises the prospect of taxing online retailers in jurisdictions where the owners of those businesses cannot vote. Published June 18, 2013 Comments
By Tom Krisher - Associated Press
Chrysler says it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire. Published June 18, 2013 Comments
By Tim Devaney - The Washington Times
One of Smithfield Foods Inc.’s largest investors would like to chop up America’s biggest pork producer and sell it piece-by-piece, with representatives urging the board of directors to kill a planned $4.7 billion buyout by a Chinese company that they say “significantly understates” the company’s value. Published June 17, 2013 Comments
By Christina Rexrode - Associated Press
U.S. stocks moved higher Tuesday, helped by news of a pickup in homebuilding and low inflation. But the Federal Reserve loomed large, with investors trying to guess what the central bank will say Wednesday about how long it plans to keep stimulus programs in place. For many, Tuesday was just a holding pattern as they waited for Wednesday’s announcement. Published June 18, 2013 Comments
By Associated Press
Boeing Co. won major orders from five customers for a stretched version of its popular 787 Dreamliner jet at the Paris Air Show on Tuesday, further evidence of a strengthening market for more expensive long-haul jets. Published June 18, 2013 Comments
By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times
An IRS supervisor working in Washington told congressional investigators that she personally reviewed applications from groups for tax-exempt status, in testimony that appears to show the agency's scrutiny of conservative groups extended beyond the confines of the office in Cincinnati. Published June 17, 2013
By Christina Rexrode - Associated Press
Investors are in a game of wait-and-see with the Federal Reserve. On Monday they guessed that the Fed will continue to try to prop up the economy — and sent stocks higher. Published June 17, 2013
By Alex Veiga - Associated Press
For the first time in seven years, most U.S. homebuilders are optimistic about home sales, a sign that construction could help drive stronger economic growth in coming months. Published June 17, 2013
By Lori Hinnant - Associated Press
Airbus and Boeing won pledges for big purchases of their lucrative long-haul wide-body jets at the Paris Air Show on Monday, raising hopes that demand is recovering following the worldwide recession. Published June 17, 2013
By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times
Shipping magnate Paul Soros, the older brother of billionaire financier George Soros, died in New York City on Saturday "after a long bout with a host of illnesses," his son Peter Soros confirmed. He was 87. Published June 16, 2013
By Tim Devaney - The Washington Times
Though it could be overshadowed by the conflict in Syria, leaders from the world's major industrial nations plan to discuss how they can boost economic growth and regain competitiveness during the Group of Eight summit this week. Published June 16, 2013
By Patrice Hill - The Washington Times
President Obama's health care reform is prompting employers to hire more part-time and temporary workers to escape paying benefits under a mandate that goes into effect next year, amplifying a trend toward transient employment that took hold during the recession, according to a growing number of economic indicators. Published June 16, 2013
By Sam Hananel - Associated Press
Unpaid internships have long been a path of opportunity for students and recent grads looking to get a foot in the door in the entertainment, publishing and other prominent industries, even if it takes a generous subsidy from Mom and Dad. Published June 14, 2013
