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Federal Budget Cuts Will Bring State Tax Hikes
Economic Forecasts Why biking, drinking, smoking and winning the lottery will cost you more in some locales.
By Kenneth R. Bazinet Published
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Obama, Congress Still Miles Apart on U.S. Budget
Politics Washington's fight over taxes, entitlements and spending cuts will spill into another year.
By Kenneth R. Bazinet Published
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State of the Union: Obama and GOP Want Compromise, but How Much?
Politics President Obama jockeys for position ahead of the March 1 deadline that will trigger the start of $1.2 trillion in cuts to domestic and defense programs.
By Kenneth R. Bazinet Published
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Why Immigration Reform Is Likely in 2013
Politics Many Republicans argue that their party needs to reach out to Hispanics to stay relevant in national elections.
By The Kiplinger Washington Editors Published
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Without DeMint, Is the Tea Party Weaker?
Politics Mainstream Republicans are breathing easier as the South Carolina senator steps down.
By Kenneth R. Bazinet Published
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Who'll Be in Obama's Second-Term Cabinet
Politics Several key appointments will provide the president with fresh advice.
By Richard Sammon Published
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Congress, Obama Ready to Change Medicare
spending Entitlement reform, long resisted, will be part of the high-stakes fiscal cliff debate.
By Martha Lynn Craver Published
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6 Keys to Understanding the 2012 Presidential Election Outcome
Politics How did this presidential picking methodology hold up? Not bad at all.
By Douglas Harbrecht Published
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Our Forecast: Obama Likely To Win
Politics Romney closed the gap but the electoral map still works against him as Election Day draws near.
By David Morris Published
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