Economy

Democratic Rep. Linda Sanchez On GOP Tax Bill

8:13am November 03, 2017

House Republicans unveiled a draft tax bill on Thursday, calling for deep cuts in both individual and corporate tax rates. David Greene talks with Democratic Rep. Linda Sanchez about her reaction.

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The GOP Tax Plan And The Housing Market

5:30am November 03, 2017

by Chris Arnold

The Republican tax plan is being sharply criticized by home-builders and realtors. They say the plan would discourage home-buying and push down home prices.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., talks about Republicans' proposed rewrite of the tax code at the Capitol on Sept. 27. The text of a tax bill is to be released Thursday.

Republicans Propose Big Tax Cuts, But Target Popular Deductions

8:40pm November 02, 2017

by Scott Horsley

A proposal unveiled Thursday seeks to permanently cut corporate taxes to 20 percent. It would reduce the number of tax brackets and cap deductions on mortgage interest and local taxes.

CHART: How The Tax Overhaul Would Affect You

8:13pm November 02, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

If you itemize, a new, higher standard deduction might make doing your taxes easier. If you run a "pass through" business, your life might be about to get more complicated.

Republican Tax Bill Would Provide Big Cuts, But Target Popular Breaks

6:53pm November 02, 2017

by Kelsey Snell

House Republicans released their long-awaited bill to overhaul the nation's tax code on Thursday. The bill would provide big cuts in the tax rates for most individuals and businesses. But it also takes aim at eliminating or rolling back some popular tax breaks.

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Laura Smith and Gustavo Douaihi were looking to rent a house in Baton Rouge, La., when they encountered discrimination.

Looking For A Home When Your Name Is Hispanic And Finding Discrimination Instead

6:30pm November 02, 2017

Nearly a third of Latinos say they've experienced discrimination when seeking housing, according to a poll by NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

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Janet Yellen has served as chair of the Federal Reserve Board since 2014.

Yellen Will Leave Top Fed Post With Solid Record

6:21pm November 02, 2017

by John Ydstie

As Fed chair, Janet Yellen helped the central bank largely achieve its mandate to engineer full employment while keeping inflation at a level that fosters growth.

Jerome Powell was nominated to the Federal Reserve Board by former President Barack Obama in 2012.

Trump Picks Federal Reserve Insider Jerome Powell To Be Its Chairman

6:16pm November 02, 2017

by John Ydstie

President Trump has named Federal Reserve Gov. Jerome Powell to head the U.S. central bank. If confirmed by the Senate he will succeed Janet Yellen, the first woman to serve in the Fed's top post.

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Not All Republicans On Board With Proposed Tax Plan

4:07pm November 02, 2017

The Republicans rolled out their tax plan on Thursday, but not every Republican is on board. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Congressman Leonard Lance, R-N.J., about why he isn't satisfied.

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Why A Chinese Company Invested Billions Of Dollars In The U.S.

4:07pm November 02, 2017

by Noel King

A mysterious Chinese company has invested billions of dollars in the U.S. during a two-year span. Planet Money reporters dig into the background of the HNA group, and what they find illustrates vast fault lines in China's economy.

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