The addition of a payroll tax cut to the compromise may signal a shift by the White House toward supply-side economics.

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Blog: Payroll Tax Cut Signals Obama Shift to Supply Side

European finance ministers meet Monday and Tuesday as Ireland votes on its budget. The White House and Congress, meanwhile, are seen moving toward a compromise on the Bush tax cuts.

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Week Ahead: Markets at Mercy of Washington and Europe

The market’s sweet spot is usually the fourth quarter of the midterm-election year and first quarter of the pre-election year.

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‘Perfect Storm’ for Stock Rally: Midterm Elections—And History

Tax cuts for top wage-earners should take a back seat to more pressing measures, White House economic advisor Larry Summers said, signaling the administration could be digging its heels.

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Bush Tax Cuts Not Important for US Economy: Summers

White House press secretary Robert Gibbs says the Obama administration hopes the top House Republican was serious in expressing support for renewing tax cuts for the middle class.

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White House Hopes GOP Will Accept Tax Cuts

At Friday’s press conference from the White House, the president is expected to fault Republicans for failing to help him on improving the economy or support his call for new tax cuts for businesses.

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As Election Nears, Obama Challenges GOP on Economy

Speaking at the White House healthcare summit, GOP Senator Lamar Alexander told President Obama: “You are wrong about your (health care) bill.”

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‘You’re Wrong’ on Health Care, GOP Leader Tells President

The White House unveiled President Barack Obama’s plan to overhaul the U.S. health insurance system to provide coverage for 31 million uninsured Americans and monitor private insurers’ rate increases.

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Obama Health Plan Would Cover 31 Million Uninsured