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Obama: Slash corporate tax breaks

11:58am: Treasury Secretary Geithner unveils Obama proposal to reduce top rate to 28%, says code 'needs to be reformed and modernized.' More

Rich, Gingrich and crazy rich

Which presidential candidate paid the most in taxes? Who is the most charitable? Here's an inside look at the top candidates' 2010 income tax returns. More

CNNMONEY - Jan 27 2012 11:43 AM ET
  • Small changes make a big difference for oil and gas

    Cash flows at all North American natural gas producers will "undoubtedly" be slashed, Moody's predicts, but some firms can withstand the "trough pricing" and high ratings will help them manage their options, the firm says.

  • China eases bank restriction to boost growth

    China eases bank restriction to boost growth

    Move will push more money into the economy in bid to support economic growth, even as the Chinese government manages a slowdown.

    CNNMONEY - Feb 20 2012 8:39 AM ET
  • White House predicts 2 million more jobs in 2012

    White House predicts 2 million more jobs in 2012

    In its annual Economic Report of the President , the White House outlines a plan to rebuild the economy and predicts 2 million jobs will be added in 2012.

    CNNMONEY - Feb 17 2012 4:41 PM ET
  • Postal Service seeks 50-cent stamps

    Postal Service seeks 50-cent stamps

    The U.S. Postal Service submits a new five-year plan to stanch its losses that include a stamp price hike to 50 cents.

    CNNMONEY - Feb 17 2012 5:10 PM ET
  • Bringing 'political intelligence' out of the shadows

    Bringing 'political intelligence' out of the shadows

    The popular Stock Act, which bans insider trading by members of Congress, has been held up in part by a debate over the shadowy political intelligence industry.

    CNNMONEY - Feb 17 2012 2:46 PM ET
  • How the candidates' tax plans stack up

    How the candidates' tax plans stack up

    Every presidential candidate has a tax plan -- and they vary from a series of mild tweaks to a wholesale elimination of income tax and a repeal of the 16th amendment.

    CNNMONEY - Feb 17 2012 5:25 AM ET
  • Business tax breaks booted from payroll deal

    Business tax breaks booted from payroll deal

    Congress has left uncertain the fate of bonus depreciation, the research and development credit, and a host of other now expired business tax breaks that companies rely on.

    CNNMONEY - Feb 17 2012 12:54 PM ET
  • Congress restructures unemployment benefits

    Congress restructures unemployment benefits

    Congress reduces the number of weeks the jobless can collect unemployment benefits. Lawmakers also enact stricter rules for the jobless, while broadening states' ability to use the funds.

    CNNMONEY - Feb 17 2012 1:10 PM ET
  • U.S. gas dependency looming?

    The best way to get $6 natural gas is to have everyone plan on $3 gas.

  • Is China faking its economic growth?

    Is China faking its economic growth?

    Influential short-seller Jim Chanos tells CNNMoney's Poppy Harlow, he suspects China is under-reporting its inflation rate, giving a false perception of stronger economic growth.

    CNNMONEY - Feb 16 2012 3:36 PM ET
 
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