by Dorothy Zhang | Aug 26, 2011 | Business & Tech
Washington — U.S. stock investors applauded Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s reassuring speech on Friday, but many potential buyers are still sitting on their hands. Bernanke’s message was that the central bank has tools at its disposal to spur economic growth,...
by Dorothy Zhang | Aug 25, 2011 | Topics
Everybody keeps saying Washington is all about politics – at least that’s what I heard before, or even after coming to Medill’s Washington news bureau. But two month later and one day before my graduation from this program, I can tell you in my loudest voice: That’s a...
by Dorothy Zhang | Aug 24, 2011 | Business & Tech
A 12-member “Super Committee” is charged with finding ways to reduce the nation’s deficit. Over the last few weeks, congressional leaders have appointed members to the committee. Here’s a look at key players, the timeline and other important...
by Dorothy Zhang | Aug 22, 2011 | Business & Tech
The Cambodian community celebrated its culture at the annual Cambodian Community Day festival Sunday. The yearly festival features traditional Cambodian arts, crafts, souvenirs and Cambodian food. Watch what both Cambodian natives and Americans on the spot have to say...
by Dorothy Zhang | Aug 18, 2011 | Business & Tech
WASHINGTON – The Securities and Exchange Commission does not have the money for the technological tools it needs to monitor the financial markets it is charged with policing under expanded duties outlined in the Dodd-Frank financial reform law, an SEC spokesman said....
