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Eased Relations With Cuba Will Help U.S. Businesses, Cigar Lovers
Business Travel Some companies will benefit quickly from Obama’s actions, but ending the Kennedy-era embargo will take at least a decade.
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7 Top Challenges Facing the New Republican Majority
Politics Winning was easy. Now Mitch McConnell and the GOP have to figure out whether to work around or with President Obama.
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Elections 2014: Marijuana, Minimum Wages, and Other Ballot Measures to Watch Today
Politics These measures will help drive voter turnout in some tight U.S. Senate and gubernatorial races.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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