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When business and politics don't mix

Oct 7, 2016
Donald Trump is running for president as a businessman. And that's hard.
Donald Trump is running for president as a businessman, not a politician.
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Romney calls Trump “worthless” as “Trump University”

Mar 3, 2016
The former presidential hopeful launches an attack on Donald Trump's economic policy.
Copies of 'How To Build Wealth,' which is a series of nine audio business courses created by Trump University, lie on display at a Barnes & Noble store in 2005. The organization currently faces a class-action lawsuit from unhappy customers.
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Et tu, Romney?

Mar 3, 2016
Here are the numbers we're reading and watching for Thursday.

Romneycare helps reform how doctors are paid

Mar 17, 2015
A paradigm shift in healthcare spending is already starting in Massachusetts.

Born on Inauguration Day: Growing up with presidents

Jan 17, 2013
24-year-old Larry Sequino isn't sure when he first realized his birthday fell on Inauguration Day -- he was born during George H.W. Bush's inauguration -- but he's been proud of it ever since.

The Romneys love McDonald's

Nov 30, 2012
The late George Romney had a card entitling him to free burgers for life.

For a small business owner, taxes are the key to their vote

Nov 7, 2012
We check back in with Olalah Njenga, a small business owner and formerly undecided voter.

For public good, not for profit.

Obama's victory: A road to compromise or gridlock?

Nov 7, 2012
With both Governor Romney and President Obama calling for bipartisanship, we check in with two dueling economists to help chart the course ahead.

Podcast Extra: The election's over, but not the debates

Nov 7, 2012
With both Governor Romney and President Obama calling for bipartisanship, we check in with two dueling economists to help chart the course ahead.