Politics
2013 State of the Union Address
A summary and the economic impact of the 2013 State of the Union Address, which outlines President Obama's priorities for the rest of the year.
U.S. Fiscal Cliff 2012
The failure to resolve the fiscal cliff in 2012 was because of a major shift in political power.
2012 Republican Presidential Debate: Summary and Economic Impact
The CNN Republican Presidential Debate on January 26, 2012, covered cutting taxes, reducing regulations, and privatizing entitlement programs like Social Security. Research has shown these aren't the best ways to create jobs, and might even throw the economy back into recession.
Obama's Economic Policies Since Becoming President
Find out the major economic programs and priorities of Barack Obama since becoming President in 2009.
Obama State of the Union 2012 Address: Summary and Economic Impact
Find out how the proposals of Obama's State of the Union Address would impact the economy -- and why they probably won't ever be implemented.
FY 2012 U.S. Federal Government Budget
Find out why the annual Federal budget process is becoming ever-more politicized.
2010 Obama State of the Union Address
President Obama's 2010 State of the Union Address focused on the economy.
Obama Economic Advisory Panel
Who is on the Obama Economic Advisory Panel, and what role does the panel play?
Economic Stimulus Package 2009
What was in Barack Obama's 2009 economic stimulus package?
Homeowner Stability Initiative to Stop Foreclosures
A summary of Obama's most recent bill to help those facing foreclosures.
Making Homes Affordable Program
The Making Homes Affordable Program is a new initiative launched by the Obama Administration to help homeowners avoid foreclosure.
Compare Obama and Bush on the Economy
President George Bush and President Barack Obama both faced the worst recession since the Great Depression. Find out what programs they developed to stimulate the economy, how they were different and how they were similar.
Ronald Reagan's Economic Policies During His Presidency
Ronald Reagan was President from 1981-1989, during one of the worst recessions since the Great Depression. He instituted the "Reagan Revolution" and created "Reaganomics." Find out what else this charismatic leader did to impact the economy during his Presidency.
National Debt Under Obama
President Obama added the most to the U.S. debt. Was it his policies, a reaction to the recession, or both?