Senate sees stalemate on flame-retardant furniture safety regs

Erik Wasson - 07/17/12 05:02 PM ET

Chemicals pumped into furniture don’t do much to prevent fires and could be poisonous, a Senate hearing was told Tuesday.…
OVERNIGHT MONEY: Bernanke heads back to the Capitol

Vicki Needham, Bernie Becker, Peter Schroeder and Erik Wasson - 07/16/12 06:15 PM ET

TUESDAY'S BIG STORY: Hitting in the clutch: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is heading to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, and as…
Postal Service rescue bill stalls in Congress as cash woes mount

Bernie Becker - 07/15/12 04:50 PM ET

The delay in considering a House bill is sparking concerns the Post Office rescue could be delayed until after November.…
OVERNIGHT MONEY: Bernanke to face tough questions from Congress

Vicki Needham, Peter Schroeder and Bernie Becker - 07/12/12 06:00 PM ET

THE NEXT BIG STORY:Busy Bernanke: The halls of Congress will be pretty quiet on Friday, with both chambers calling it a…
Speaker says no decision has been made on farm bill vote

Russell Berman - 07/12/12 12:52 PM ET

Boehner criticized "Soviet-style" elements of the bill and gave no commitment it would reach the House floor.…

Related: Boehner might block farm bill

OVERNIGHT MONEY: Senate stalled on small-business tax-cut bill

Vicki Needham and Bernie Becker - 07/11/12 06:30 PM ET

THURSDAY'S BIG STORY:Holding pattern: The Senate is in a familiar twist, trying to work out an agreement for what amendments…
House unlikely to vote on postal reform bill before August recess

Bernie Becker - 07/11/12 05:26 PM ET

The delay could complicate efforts to rescue the United States Postal Service, which is currently losing $25 million a day.…
Key Republican dings Postal Service for foot dragging

Bernie Becker - 07/10/12 07:14 PM ET

A key House Republican dinged the U.S. Postal Service in a recent letter for slowing down efforts to cut costs.Rep.…
OVERNIGHT MONEY: House tees up farm bill in committee

Vicki Needham, Erik Wasson, Bernie Becker and Peter Schroeder - 07/10/12 06:20 PM ET

WEDNESDAY'S BIG STORY: Plowing ahead, in the House: The House Agriculture Committee starts work Wednesday on a $900 billion farm bill…
Group asks appropriators to back off on postal issues

Bernie Becker - 07/09/12 07:31 PM ET

A group pushing to overhaul the U.S. Postal Service is calling on congressional appropriators to limit their interest in the…
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