Fed to investors: Interest rates to stay low

Federal Reserve reacts to dramatic Wall St. sell-off, says interest rates will likely stay near zero for 2 years

• Aug 9, 2011

Rick Perry to speak in Iowa on Sunday

The Texas governor, who is expected to announce his entrance into the presidential race soon, will deliver remarks at an Iowa fundraiser

• Aug 9, 2011

The Drive: A big week for Michele Bachmann

Bachmann's Newsweek cover makes waves as Rick Perry preps a presidential announcement and Tim Pawlenty goes all in on straw poll

• Aug 9, 2011

Sarah Palin: I saw S&P downgrade coming

In lengthy Facebook post, former Alaska governor blasts Obama, says she warned of America's credit downgrade

• Aug 9, 2011

Senate panel gathers info into S&P downgrade

Banking Committee aide says information being gathered on rating agency's decision, no decision on hearings

• Aug 9, 2011

Romney camp: Obama team's tactics "disgraceful"

Amid reports that Obama campaign plans to "destroy" potential general election opponent Mitt Romney, Romney campaign manager lashes out

• Aug 9, 2011

NOW joins chorus slamming Newsweek Bachmann cover

Newsweek has been criticized for using an unflattering cover photo of Michele Bachmann; the GOP candidate dismisses the issue

• Aug 9, 2011

Eyes on Fed amid economic, market turmoil

Federal Reserve may be forced to use dwindling number of tools to stave off double-dip recession

• Aug 9, 2011

Congress low on "innovative ideas," Obama says

At a fundraiser, Obama says 2012 will present voters with a stark choice between ideas from GOP and Dems

• Aug 9, 2011

Obama admin. signals interest in more Alaska oil

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar says administration want more oil and gas development in Alaska, responsibly

• Aug 8, 2011

Rick Perry poised to announce presidential run

Texas governor's announcement would shift attention away from Iowa straw poll and potentially dampen boost for Bachmann or Pawlenty

• Aug 8, 2011

House Page program ends after nearly 200 years

A long-held tradition in the House of Representatives ended Monday with the termination of the House Page Program

• Aug 8, 2011

Bachmann faces scrutiny ahead of key week in Iowa

With straw poll and debate looming, focus turns to Bachmann's controversial influences as anger erupts over unflattering photo

• Aug 8, 2011

Ron & Rand Paul: Don't blame the Tea Party

Father-and-son lawmakers say Washington, not the Tea Party, is responsible for U.S. economic downgrade

• Aug 8, 2011

Wisconsin recall elections on tap for Tuesday

The fight over union rights and the GOP agenda in Wisconsin culminates this week with six recall elections

• Aug 8, 2011

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