Democratic Party

• Europe Poised to Soften on Austerity

  By Patrick Donahue, Bloomberg  |  April 29, 2013

  New Italian government may unwind some budget measures.

• EU Opens Way for Easier Budgets

  By James G. Neuger and Svenja O’Donnell, Bloomberg  |  March 5, 2013

  Finance ministers respond to backlash against austerity.

• Port Strike Deadline Approaches

  By Brooke Sutherland, Bloomberg  |  December 27, 2012

  Obama faces pressure to intervene and prevent East Coast strike.

• Michigan Right-to-Work Law Viewed as Domino

  By Keith Naughton, John McCormick and Chris Christoff, Bloomberg  |  December 14, 2012

  Other Rust Belt states could follow Michigan's lead.

• Monti’s Exit Pushes Up Italy Yields

  By Andrew Frye, Bloomberg  |  December 10, 2012

  Italian Prime Minister's departure poses test for eurozone.

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  Battle Lines Form around Fiscal Cliff

  By Milton Ezrati  |  December 4, 2012

  Possible solution could include tax reform and changes to entitlement programs, says Lord Abbett's Milton Ezrati.

• Fiscal Cliff Compromise Elusive

  By Richard Rubin and Heidi Przybyla, Bloomberg  |  November 27, 2012

  If GOP signs on to tax increases, Democrats would have to accept deeper spending cuts.

• Elizabeth Warren: She’s Baaaaaack

  By Cheyenne Hopkins and Carter Dougherty, Bloomberg  |  November 8, 2012

  Consumer advocate returns to Washington with new powers as senator.

• States Must Play Catch-up on Health Overhaul

  By Alex Wayne and Alex Nussbaum, Bloomberg  |  November 7, 2012

  Obama win means healthcare reform will move ahead.

• Ezrati’s Economic Outlook: Japan’s Sales Tax Risk

  By Milton Ezrati  |  July 30, 2012

  Hiking the tax rate threatens Japan’s economy and could stymie a needed move away from exports.