Topic: Wyoming

Tax cut plan: If it fails, average tax bill to rise $1,600

Tax cut plan in Congress calls for a one-year extension. But if Republicans, Democrats can't agree, taxes will rise, especially for wealthiest families.

Second day of triple-digit losses for stock market

Dow falls 101 points as concerns about Spain's borrowing costs and China's growth rise. Spain bans short-selling.

Decoder Wire Bipartisan powers, activate! Can Congress's debt avengers be superheroes?

Once again, Washington's bipartisan, blue-ribbon, out-of-power elite gathers to urge Congress to break the gridlock and do the right thing on the nation's looming financial Armageddon.

Amid unusually widespread drought, warnings on food prices

The drought has already raised the price of corn following lowered USDA crop projections that some experts say are still optimistic. Look for meats to lead the way as food prices rise.

Wyoming fundraiser: Romney gets boost from Cheney

When did Romney leave Bain? (+video)

How involved was presidential candidate Mitt Romney in Bain's operations when it outsourced jobs? Obama's campaign has labeled Romney a 'job killer,' now Romney's campaign is fighting back; saying that Obama is 'dishonest.' 

House repeals health-care reform – with no plan to replace it (+video)

House Republicans campaigned to repeal and replace health-care reform, but are now holding off until after November elections before laying out their own alternative plan.

Key part of firefighting fleet grounded after fatal S.D. C-130 crash

The decision by the military to put seven C-130s on an indefinite 'operational hold' has removed critical firefighting aircraft from the skies during one of the busiest and most destructive wildfire seasons ever to hit the West.

Western firefighters report progress, concerns (+videos)

Nearly 50 wildfires around the country burn on. Firefighters in Colorado have moved toward containing two of the big ones, but they're preparing for a difficult season. 

Air Force C-130 crashes while fighting wildfire

An Air Force C-130 crashed will dropping fire retardant on a wildfire in South Dakota. Six crew members were on board the C-130, but no official word on casualties.

Colorado Springs residents tour 'unreal' wildfire devastation (+video)

More than a week after it sparked on June 23, the Waldo Canyon fire was still being attacked by some 1,500 personnel.

Residents allowed at sites where their homes burned

Homeowners who were evacuated from Colorado Springs will be allowed to tour the neighborhoods where their homes burned. 

Colorado wildfire claims second fatality, 360 homes burned

The Waldo Canyon fire in Colorado Springs claimed a second fatality. Colorado Springs officials released a new list of burned homes Friday night.

The Simple Dollar Retirement: What's the best investment option?

Retirement saving can seem daunting, especially with the wealth of options out there. Which is best for you? Retirement is question 10 in this week's mailbag.

Waldo Canyon fire claims first fatality and 346 homes (+video)

Waldo Canyon fire: Colorado officials say a body was found in one of 346 homes destroyed by the Waldon Canyon fire. President Obama is scheduled to visit the scene today of Colorado's most destructive fire ever.

The Simple Dollar Safety in numbers? Turns out there's savings, too.

When planning the next big family vacation, look for ways to take advantage of the size of the group to save money per-person on lodging costs and meals, while increasing the fun social aspect of the endeavor.

Waldo Canyon fire reaches 'epic proportions' (+video)

Waldo Canyon fire: Evacuations continued near Colorado Springs Wednesday as the Waldo Canyon fire is only five percent contained, and weather conditions may fan the flames Wednesday, say Colorado officials.

Monster wildfire rages in Colorado (+video)

Thousands flee homes as western wildfires persist. Utah's Governor Gary Herbert estimates the fire has caused millions of dollars worth of damage. Soot and smoke also worry residents. 

Colorado wildfires keep Pikes Peak railway closed (+videos)

Colorado wildfires are hurting the state's tourism industry. The Pikes Peak cog railway has been shut down for three days. More than 4,800 people have been evacuated from homes near Colorado Springs. 

In Gear Where are car repairs the most expensive?

A new study from CarMD shows that the overall cost of repairs declined six percent in 2011, from an average of $356 to $334. For drivers seeking repairs in five Western states, however, the costs were much higher, at an average of $360.

Too many wildfires caused by gun owners, says Utah governor (+video)

The Dump fire in Utah, touched off by ricocheting bullets sparking dry cheatgrass, became the 20th wildfire this year caused by target shooters. Many states, including Utah, are prevented from imposing emergency gun controls.

Four gambits Obama could try to boost election prospects

President Obama got big headlines – and a political bounce – from his new policy protecting some young illegal immigrants from deportation and offering them temporary work permits. By a 2-to-1 margin, likely American voters support the move, according to a Bloomberg poll. So what other potential gambits does Mr. Obama have in his hip pocket, especially if he needs another jolt before Election Day? Here are four.

Title IX at 40: what it’s done for gender equity – and the road still ahead

The landmark civil rights law turns 40 this week, and White House officials and others are looking at the effect of Title IX in schools, particularly in terms of sports and the sciences and math.

Firefighters making progress on Colorado wildfire, while new one flares

More evacuations were called for after a wildfire on private land in northwestern Colorado spread.

Senate fight brews over Obama's Iraq ambassador pick

Brett McGurk is drawing the ire of Senate Republicans, who point to an inappropriate relationship with his now-wife when she was a journalist.