In an interview last week with National Journal's Major Garrett, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell was asked what his priority would be for Republicans after their expected gains in Tuesday's election.
The possibilities were many: Balance the budget and pay down the debt? Fight the terrorists and reform entitlements? Support and defend...
A federal judge on Monday rejected a request by Goldman Sachs' Fabrice Tourre to dismiss a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission fraud lawsuit, three-and-a-half months after the bank settled its part of the case for $550 million.
U.S. District Judge Barbara Jones also granted a motion by the SEC to file an amended complaint by Nov. 22 that...
ISM Mfg Index
Released on 11/1/2010 10:00:00 AM For Oct, 2010
Prior Consensus Consensus Range Actual
ISM Mfg Index - Level 54.4 54.5 53.6 to 55.5 56.9
Highlights
The manufacturing sector surged in October led by a burst in new orders and supported by strong employment gains. The composite headline index jumped nearly 2-1/2 points to...
WASHINGTON -- The Indiana Department of Workforce Development is beefing up its security ahead of the holidays, when officials expect a seasonal surge in unemployment claims and extra stress for long-term jobless who might miss benefits because of Congress.
If Congress doesn't reauthorize extended unemployment insurance, which expires at the...
The Pew Research Center's final pre-election poll is out, and the headline is — no surprise — "GOP Likely to Recapture Control of House."
The poll, taken Thursday through Saturday, has likely voters favoring Republicans over Democrats, 48 percent to 42 percent, when asked who they'll vote for in House races Tuesday. Andy Kohut, president of the...
