Chris Matthews to Michele Bachmann: Are you hypnotized?

CNBC's Chris Matthews asked Minnesota Sen. Michele Bachmann “Are you hypnotized tonight?” during Election 2010 coverage. It was ... hilarious.
File photo of Sen. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) Someone is waving a pocket watch in front of her, hypnotically.
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 by
By Steve Tarlow

Low inflation means no Social Security COLA in 2011

For the second straight year, there will be no Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA). Retirees and the disabled are concerned...
FDR-era poster advertising Social Security.
Friday, October 15th, 2010 by
By Steve Tarlow

Dennis Kucinich votes yes on health care – after voting no

Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich, once a vocal oppose of the health care bill, has changed his tune. Is there a House vote in the making?
Rep. Dennis Kucinich speaks to Democratic supporters. Even in very soft focus in the background, his wife draws the eye, as if to a flower.
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 by
By Steve Tarlow

How Can Your Credit Score Be Saved With Something As Simple As A Payday Loan?

Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.
Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.

Deem and Pass | A procedural vote with big implications

There has been debate about the plan to use the deem and pass procedure for the health care bill. But what, exactly, is deem and pass?
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 by
By Mary Rice