President Barack Obama pressured Republicans in Congress on Monday to extend a payroll tax cut, saying the economic recovery is "still fragile" and middle class families need the money.

Count small businesses as those against health care reform. A survey by Newtek Business Services finds 90 percent of small business owners dont plan on purchasing health insurance from the government.

Picking a specialist for a delicate medical procedure like a heart bypass could get a lot easier in the not-too-distant future.

MetLife Inc. expects to report higher operating earnings for 2011 that nevertheless would be short of analysts' expectations as the insurance industry dealt with numerous challenges during the year.