8:13am: Ben Bernanke will win confirmation to a second term as head of the central bank. But it won't be pretty. The movement in Congress to rein the Fed in is gaining steam. More
4:15am: Despite recent fears of another recession, survey finds top economists predicting stronger growth in 2010. But job gains aren't likely until the spring. More
Nov 21: Compromise is the backbone of legislative success. But in the Senate, the search for votes could undercut the potential of reform to lower health spending. More
8:23am: Many details remain to be worked out between the House and Senate. But overall Congress is proposing dramatic changes to the Fed's mandate. More
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The era of U.S. economic dominance is over, pundits say, and the future of your money is international. Take our quiz to see if you're truly ready. More
It's a city in crisis -- but with potential for a big comeback. Detroiters are determined to make their hometown thrive once again. For the next year, CNNMoney will focus on that challenge. More
Economic research guru and resident skeptic Charles Biderman, the CEO of TrimTabs, says the FORTUNE Recovery Index won't see an uptick until 2010. More