Fed to consider new liquid asset requirements

by Katie Peralta | Oct 22, 2013 | Business & Tech, Topics

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — The Federal Reserve is considering a rule that would tighten up liquid asset requirements for U.S. financial institutions, a move that could shift banks’ buying behavior. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve plans to vote Thursday...

This is a test: Can you go a whole day snark-free?

by Marina Cracchiolo | Oct 22, 2013 | Business & Tech

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How the Senate voted to end the government shutdown

by Abby Theodros | Oct 17, 2013 | Business & Tech, Politics, Topics

In a final count of 81-18, the Senate voted to end the government shutdown and raise the debt ceiling, Wednesday evening.

D.C. tourism takes a hit during government shutdown

by Jayna Omaye | Oct 16, 2013 | Business & Tech

While some tour companies are struggling with dwindling attendance during the shutdown, others have found creative ways to boost business and be resource regardless of what’s open.

Veterans fight for their benefits

by Diana Blass | Oct 16, 2013 | Business & Tech, National Security, Politics, Topics

Cato research proposes U.S. go to submarine-only nuclear delivery system

by Megan Pauly | Oct 16, 2013 | Business & Tech, National Security, Topics

WASHINGTON — The U.S. nuclear weapon triad system – of bombers, land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles and submarine-launched ballistic missiles – wastes billions of dollars and could be streamlined to just one delivery system, according to research...