Higher Fares Help Boost Southwest Airlines' Profit
Higher fares are helping Southwest Airlines make more money than Wall Street expected, but the company says automatic federal spending cuts could hurt revenue in April.
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Now That They've Happened, Spending Cuts Seem Here to Stay
So after months of dire warnings, across-the-board spending cuts kicked in. Washington didn't implode, government didn't shut down and the $85 billion budget trigger didn't spell doom.
Lew Set to Start at Treasury As Budget Cuts Loom
The Senate confirmed Jacob Lew as Treasury Secretary late Wednesday, affirming President Barack Obama's choice of a budget expert at a time when Congress and the White House are at odds over spending and taxes.
Why the Budget Battle Stalemate? Politicians Are Too Human
Professionals who special in conflict resolution recognize in Washington's bitter budget standoff a hint of human nature as they know it, but with the crazy pumped up to absurd levels.