Janet Yellen: “I believe that the way we are setting it is legal and consistent with the Act.”

I think it is appropriate to do that.

I'm very troubled by this. I was appalled by the brutal attacks by Hamas on Israel, and felt that Israel deserves our unqualified support.

The President has been very clear that no family earning less than $400,000 will face a tax hike.

He will oppose any tax increases on families earning under $400,000 at the same time that he will oppose keeping in place benefits that went to the wealthy.