Effort to End Tax Credit for Ethanol Fails in Senate

Most Democrats banded together with farm-state Republicans to defeat the challenge to the subsidies.

7 in G.O.P. Square Off, 7 Months From First Vote

With the spotlight trained on Mitt Romney, the candidates met Monday in a debate that reserved the brunt of their criticism for President Obama.

Obama Offers Training Plan Designed for High-Tech Jobs

The president, meeting with members of his jobs council, said workers are needed for hard-to-fill openings.

Obama Retools 2008 Machine for Tough Run

President Obama is rebuilding the campaign machinery that vaulted him into office, hoping it can overcome the challenges of high unemployment and a fractured coalition of supporters.

Moody’s Warns of Downgrade for U.S. Credit

The unexpected report from Moody’s puts a spur to sputtering talks between party leaders and the White House to reach an agreement on a long-term deficit-reduction plan.

Economic Scene: The Economy Is Wavering. Does Washington Notice?

Fresh signs of weakness in hiring and consumer spending suggest that policy makers may be too optimistic about the pace of recovery.

Many With New College Degree Find the Job Market Humbling

Employment rates for new graduates have fallen sharply, as have starting salaries for those who can find work.

Vermont Exercising Option to Balance the Budget

The only state without a budget-balancing requirement has turned out to be a fiscal goody two-shoes.

Trade Deal With Panama Clears Hurdle Over Taxes

The deal smoothes the way for President Obama to seek Congressional approval for three trade agreements inherited from the Bush administration.

Immigration Is Lead Topic as Leaders Are Gathered

The president summoned more than 60 high-profile supporters of the stalled overhaul legislation to a strategy session.

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