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Republican tax bill drops controversial loan provisions

Republican tax bill drops controversial loan provisions

The updated version leaves in place the deduction for interest on student loans, according to two congressional aides. The bill also would no longer start taxing graduate-school tuition waivers.
by The Associated Press

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Trump's 'closing argument' on taxes, annotated

Trump's 'closing argument' on taxes, annotated

As the House and Senate worked out their differences on tax overhaul, President Trump again made the argument for the legislation. Read his full remarks with context and analysis from NPR.
by NPR Staff

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Sun Country Airlines being sold to NY investment firm

Sun Country Airlines being sold to NY investment firm

The Minnesota-based airline has a deal to sell itself to Apollo Global Management. Terms were not disclosed. The new owners are expected to keep the airline's headquarters in state.
by Martin Moylan

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Unhappy 10th anniversary, Great Recession. You still hurt us

Unhappy 10th anniversary, Great Recession. You still hurt us

The Great Recession began exactly one decade ago this month. Although the economy has been growing steadily for years, the downturn's impact is still deeply felt by millions who lost homes and jobs.
by Marilyn Geewax

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PBS host Tavis Smiley suspended after sexual misconduct investigation

Variety reports Smiley had sexual relationships with subordinates who were afraid their jobs were on the line. Smiley is the second PBS talk show host suspended in the wake of misconduct allegations.

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As 'net neutrality' vote nears, some brace for a long fight

As 'net neutrality' vote nears, some brace for a long fight

As the federal government prepares to unravel sweeping net-neutrality rules that guaranteed equal access to the internet, advocates of the regulations are bracing for a long fight.
by The Associated Press

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GOP says it's got a deal on taxes; cuts coming for next year

GOP says it's got a deal on taxes; cuts coming for next year

The legislation, which is still being finalized, would cut the top tax rate for the wealthy from 39.6 percent to 37 percent, slash the corporate income tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent and allow homeowners to deduct interest only on the first $750,000 of a new mortgage.
by The Associated Press

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Met Council hands over its last contract offer to transit workers

The transit workers union has demanded higher pay and safety measures for bus drivers, among other things. The offer comes after months of state-led mediation between the union and the Metropolitan Council.
by Peter Cox

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PolyMet offers state $544M if it couldn't pay for mine cleanup

PolyMet offers state $544M if it couldn't pay for mine cleanup

The "financial assurances" package is a kind of damage deposit made to protect taxpayers from having to cover the costs of shutting down and cleaning up the proposed northern Minnesota mine.
by Dan Kraker

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