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Five States That Hold the Key to Control of the Senate
Politics Don’t be surprised if Democrats keep power. But either way, gridlock will remain.
By David Morris Published
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3 Big Obamacare Changes That Employers Want – and One They’ll Actually Get
Politics After looking at the downside risks, most companies will continue to offer their workers coverage.
By Martha Lynn Craver Published
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Republicans Can Win Back the Senate, but Will They?
Politics Though the GOP will pick up seats this fall, winning six seats from Democrats is an iffy proposition.
By David Morris Published
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Uncle Sam’s Big Push into the Digital Era
Business Costs & Regulation Look for many changes—from faster wireless service to more football on TV.
By John Miley Published
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As Congress Dawdles, States Take Policy Lead
Politics Minimum wage, same-sex marriage, pension reform, marijuana and food safety are on the agenda in state capitals.
By Kenneth R. Bazinet Published
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An Overdue Overhaul of U.S. Spy Agencies
Politics Recent leaks about Uncle Sam’s Big Brother tactics will spur the first major reforms in four decades.
By Kenneth R. Bazinet Published
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Federal Budget Cuts Won’t Slow Reliance on Contractors
Politics Even with sequestration, Washington will pay $6 trillion for outside help for the rest of the decade.
By David Morris Published
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A Tough Assessment of JFK, Interrupted
Politics What Kiplinger editors were planning to say about Kennedy…until word of his assassination came from Dallas.
By The Kiplinger Washington Editors Published
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Flying Air Force One: A Firsthand Account
Politics Our intrepid White House reporter tells what it’s like to travel aloft with presidents.
By Kenneth R. Bazinet Published
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