Senate Finance Committee

In his second day of testimony, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke reasserted the central bank's commitment to act if the the U.S. economy slows substantially or grows too quickly, risking rising inflation.

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told lawmakers Thursday China is making progress in addressing U.S. concerns over the glaring trade imbalance between the countries, but much works remains to be done to promote a level playing field between the nations.

The Senate Finance Committee voted this week to pass its health care reform bill, paving the way for Congress to approve landmark legislation this fall. While no one is saying the bill is perfect, it's clearly a step in the right direction. "Is this bill all that I would want?" asked Olympia Snowe,...

Kelli Glasser fights an annual battle to provide health care to her Ohio firm's workers. Every year, the price of health insurance rises. Every year, she has to trim benefits or increase out-of-pocket costs for employees so her firm, Exhibit Concepts, can continue offering a health plan. This...