States Weigh Tax Breaks to Woo Jobs

Mayor Gets Tough, Goes on Trial

The mayor of Jackson, Miss., won support with a tough message on crime, but now faces charges for the third time since taking office for his hard-line tactics.

Stimulus Package to Grow in Senate

A push in the Senate to expand the economic-stimulus plan poses a challenge for Democratic leaders, who want to keep the cost below $1 trillion.

How Bad? Jobs Data Offer a Clue

The first employment report for 2009, which comes out Friday, is going to be bad. The question is: How bad?

Talks Go On for Refiners and Unions

A strike by 24,000 refinery workers in the U.S. was averted for now, as both sides extended negotiations for at least 24 hours.

New Rules for Testing Lead Delayed

Under pressure from manufacturers, regulators have postponed for a year some testing requirements for lead and other toxins in some children's products.

GOP Senator Is Top Pick for Commerce

Republican Sen. Judd Gregg of New Hampshire has emerged as Obama's choice for commerce secretary.

Summers Carves Out Powerful Role

Obama's chief economic adviser is raising the clout of the National Economic Council -- and the chance of internal conflict in the administration.

Probe Renews Focus on Cardinal

A criminal investigation into allegations of sexual abuse by clergy at the Los Angeles archdiocese will bring a new level of scrutiny of Cardinal Mahony.

Thousands Without Power in Kentucky

Across Kentucky, the state hardest hit by a deadly ice storm, hundreds of thousands were still without power.

Bill May Foster Renewable-Energy Jobs

Congress is beginning to fear that the Obama administration's push for renewable energy will produce more jobs in Asia and Europe -- where most wind turbines and solar panels are made -- than in the U.S.

New York Mayor Proposes Budget Cuts

New York's mayor proposed cuts in jobs and benefits and a higher sales tax to close a looming $4 billion budget gap.

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Republicans Elect First Black Chairman

Republicans chose their first African-American chairman, former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele, as the GOP seeks to broaden its appeal.

Watchdog: TARP Lacks Transparency

The Treasury's financial-rescue plan remains an incomplete operation, plagued by backlogs and a lack of clear mission, a government watchdog said in a report to U.S. lawmakers. (Report)

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