Backgrounder: The new Congress shares President Bush’s reform approach but new legislation is by no means assured.

Though shifts in demand and reduced production by some major producers have influenced oil prices, investor behavior is also increasing market volatility.

A possible transfer of political power in the congressional midterm elections could doom short-term chances for a comprehensive climate bill. But experts say climate issues could still be addressed t…

President Obama has signed one of the largest rescue packages since the Great Depression to revive the U.S. economy. Economists warn of the need to keep spending targeted, timely, and temporary.