Paul Ryan Defends GOP Tax Plans
NPR's Steve Inskeep questions House Speaker Paul Ryan about the GOP tax plans.
Economy
Wrangler Opens 'Pop-Up' Store In Downtown Greensboro
The shop, opening Friday, is one of several ways jeans company Wrangler is celebrating 70 years of denim-making in North Carolina.
News Brief: GOP Tax Plan, Tillerson's Future At State, Kate Steinle Case
Republican senators are huddling to work through a number of complicated issues in the tax bill. Plus we look at Rex Tillerson's future at the State Department.
A Promise Of $1,200 Not Enough To Buy Wide Support For Republican Tax Plan
Republican lawmakers say their plans will save the typical middle class family between $1,200 and $1,400. But polls show only 25 percent to 33 percent of Americans approve of the proposals.
Report: Here's What The Feds Can Do To Cut Drug Prices
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine get very specific in their recommendations of actions they think the federal government should take to lower prescription drug costs.
What The Republican Tax Bill Could Mean For Lower And Middle Income Families
One of the sticking points among Republicans debating their tax bill is whether to make an expanded child tax credit refundable. The decision could greatly impact whether the change helps lower and middle income families.
A Look At What's Happening With The Senate Republicans' Tax Bill
The Senate has begun debate on a GOP plan to overhaul the nation's tax code, with major economic and political consequences in the balance.
Southern Cities Eyed To Drive Housing Growth In 2018
Southern U.S. cities are expected to drive much of the sales growth in the housing market next year.
Automation Could Displace 800 Million Workers Worldwide By 2030, Study Says
But in the long term, new technology could create more jobs than it eliminates, a new report says. It says governments and businesses have to prioritize retraining workers for the new economy.
College And Bust: Why So Many Students Don't Stay The Course
College completion rates vary widely in America. But millions drop out & the costs are staggering. How do we help more students stay the course?