Union blasts USVI rum tax deal with Diageo - AP - Fri 7:21 pm ET
Union officials are blasting a rum tax pact the U.S. Virgin Islands has inked with the world's largest alcoholic beverage company as "un-American," and are asking Washington leaders to block the deal.

A Private Affair - Investor's Business Daily - Fri 6:54 pm ET
Economy: Job losses eased dramatically in November, signaling a recovery under way. Now can someone please let the White House and Congress know...

A Private Affair - Investor's Business Daily - Fri 6:54 pm ET
Economy: Job losses eased dramatically in November, signaling a recovery under way. Now can someone please let the White House and Congress know...

Lawmakers looking to extend unemployment benefits deadline - CNNMoney.com - Fri 6:32 pm ET
Lawmakers in both the House and Senate introduced bills this week to push the deadline to apply for unemployment benefits to as far back as 2011.

Time To Harvest Your Capital Losses - Investor's Business Daily - Fri 6:17 pm ET
Savvy year-end moves can trim your 2009 tax bill. A key one involves unrealized losses. If you have some in taxable accounts, take them in December.

Small increase seen in Florida revenue estimate - AP - Fri 6:06 pm ET
State economists crunched numbers into the night Friday, but preliminary figures show Florida's general revenue will be a bit higher than previously forecast for the current fiscal year and the three that follow it.

Ind. governor targets colleges for $150M in cuts - AP - Fri 3:58 pm ET
State tax collections were once again significantly below projections in November, prompting Gov. Mitch Daniels to announce more budget reductions, including $150 million in cuts to Indiana's public colleges and universities.