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Are Republicans Intentionally Trying to Piss Off Their Base?

The Omnibus appropriations bill is a great example of why Republicans will lose this fall.
By Brian Darling
Americans are expected to spend $9.1 billion on Halloween, a record high, this year.

Halloween Spending Tripled in 12 Years, Social Media Is the Game-Changer

Facebook and Pinterest are the most influential tools to inform people’s buying decisions.
By Sissi Cao
During this period of polarizing politics and uncertain economic headwinds, it’s understandable that people are tempted to sock away their savings inside a mattress and ride out the tough times.

Should You Save or Spend in an Uncertain Economy? It Depends

Taking control of your own financial direction and doing some solid research should give you the peace of mind to deal with any chaos the world throws your way.
By Darin Namken
GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 11: New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones talk prior to the 2015 NFC Divisional Playoff game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 11, 2015 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)

Watchdog Report: Christie’s Big Appetite

By Chase Brush
Andrew Cuomo attending a pro-charter rally. (Photo: Flickr/Governor's Office)

A Good Budget for Schools

By The Editors

Independent Budget Office Suggests Boosting Taxes on Beer, Liquor and Plastic Surgery

By Jill Colvin
A mock independent expenditure, courtesy of Councilman Lander's office.

Councilman Proposes Cigarette-Style Warnings on Independent PAC Ads

By Jill Colvin
(Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Outside Groups Start Spending Big on Thompson, Stringer

By Jill Colvin
Bill de Blasio. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Bill de Blasio Hitting the Airwaves Tomorrow

By Jill Colvin

Weiner Raises More Than $800,000 in Two Months

By Jill Colvin
John Catsimatidis opening his new Brooklyn campaign office Wednesday. (Photo: twitter/JCats2013)

John Catsimatidis Spending Big on Billboards, Lip Balm and Candy

By Jill Colvin
Bill Thomspon beats Anthony Weiner. (Photo: Facebook/Bill Thompson)

Bill Thompson Reports Significant Fund-Raising Haul

By Jill Colvin

Trio of NYC House Members Warn Obama They Won't Back Cut-Based Sequester Bargain

By Hunter Walker
Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan.(Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images)

Paul Ryan’s ‘Problematic’ RNC Spending Spree

By Hunter Walker
House Speaker John Boehner (Photo: Getty Images)

Republicans and Democrats Still Can’t Agree on How to Handle National Debt

By Hunter Walker

John Sampson Raises $110K, But For What?

By David Freedlander

Bond Bubble Watch: More Stimulus On the Way?

By Mike Taylor

Retailers Cringe As Geithner Gets What He Wished For

By William Alden
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