Joseph Lazzaro

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Joseph Lazzaro, U.S. Editor, served as Managing Editor of New York-based financial news web sites WallStreetEurope.com/WallStreetItalia.com, 1999-2004, and as Economics/Markets Editor for AOL’s DailyFinance.com, 2008-2011.

Newt Gingrich's Biggest Liability

Newt Gingrich has risen like the proverbial phoenix from the ashes to become a top-tier contender for the 2012 Republican Party nomination for U.S. president. But is he too old to serve in the most demanding, elected, public office in the world?

South Carolina Primary: Voting Under Way in Key GOP Nomination Race

Voter turnout for the 2012 South Carolina primary was up compared to the 2008 South Carolina primary at selected polling stations, in a GOP contest that could, if Newt Gingrich wins by a substantial amount, result in a 2-person race, or that could, if front-runner Mitt Romney wins, further strengthen Romney’s argument that he is the rightful nominee.

Lyndon B. Johnson: The Greatest Texan

A Texan has pulled out of the 2012 Republican Party nomination race for U.S. president, but once there was a Texan who did not back away from anything. That is, at least not until the sunset of his political life. His name was Lyndon B. Johnson.

Romney’s Tax Rate is About 15% - The Bain of His Political Existence?

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s admission that his income tax rate was “probably closer to 15 percent than anything” may re-ignite the debate on the lower tax rate for capital gains and carried interest than for ordinary income -- the income category for most typical Americans.

One Way to Remember and Honor Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Slain civil rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s historic “March on Washington” in 1963 was, in fact, the “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.” And King would want the nation today to focus on policies that create jobs for all seeking employment.

Nation Honors Martin Luther King Jr. at Services

The nation celebrated the legacy of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday; President Barack Obama spoke at the King Memorial on Sunday, after attending services at Zion Baptist Church with the First Family.

Marine Desecration Video - A New Abu Ghraib?

A video appearing to show U.S. Marines urinating on the bodies of dead Taliban fighters promises to become an enduring memory of the Afghan war and is already drawing sharp reaction from across the world as it goes viral on the Internet.

Romney, in Florida, Pledges to Stand By Israel

Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney criticized President Barack Obama for his stance on Israel on Thursday, telling a Florida crowd that if elected he would stand with our friends.

Bank Bailout - How the U.S. Can Prevent Another One

Regarding its banking system, the United States has now experienced its third generation of "heads the banks win, tails the taxpayer and the public loses.” Is there a better way? Is it possible to create a bank that serves the people of the United States?

Nikkei, Asia Markets Close Higher Tuesday on Alcoa Earnings

The Nikkei share average edged up on Tuesday after revenue at U.S. aluminum giant Alcoa beat expectations, while Olympus jumped 20 percent on reports it would remain listed, but the benchmark remained stuck below key resistance ahead of events in Europe.

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