News bites: Holiday plans emerge

Companies push for tax repatriation holiday.

McConnell says Congress could leave on August holiday without long-term debt ceiling deal.

Regulators are increasingly getting embedded in some of Wall Street's biggest firms to keep a close eye on their activities.

Despite Washington efforts to the contrary, the government continues to loom large over the housing market.

Europe's financial leaders have failed to strike a Greek bailout deal, as they demand further cuts from that nation's government.

The Federal Reserve and Ben Bernanke find themselves without many options as the economic recovery falters.

Russian president backs Obama for reelection.

The spare tire might be going the way of the dodo.