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Is Ryan the Right Choice for Romney?
Politics The vice presidential pick is a bold one, but the risks may outweigh the rewards.
By David Morris Published
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Congress Fiddles as Cyberattacks Intensify
Politics Firms are opposed to costly new laws. But they might have the most to lose.
By Kenneth R. Bazinet Published
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Why Political Conventions Still Matter
Politics Important business will go down in Tampa and Charlotte. You just won’t be able to see it.
By Kenneth R. Bazinet Published
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Supreme Court Upholds Health Law; Now the Work Begins
spending As businesses and consumers prepare for new insurance rules, Republicans in Congress will try to overturn the health care law.
By Martha Lynn Craver Published
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Arizona Immigration Ruling Means More State Fights
Business Costs & Regulation In the absence of a uniform federal policy, fights over state laws will linger for years.
By Richard Sammon Published
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The Six States That Will Elect the President in 2012
Politics The list of key states is much shorter this year, leaving Obama and Romney little room for blunders.
By Kenneth R. Bazinet Published
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Obama-Romney Race Could Swing on Surprise States
Politics North Carolina, Missouri, Arizona and Wisconsin may be factors in the 2012 presidential race.
By Richard Sammon Published
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5 Economic Issues That Will Drive the 2012 Presidential Election
Politics At a White House summit on personal finance last week, President Obama and his top economic advisors sketched battle lines for his upcoming duel with Mitt Romney.
By Douglas Harbrecht Published
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Obama Touts His Middle-Class Experience
Politics The President tells Kiplinger that his working-class upbringing differs from the GOP candidates.
By Douglas Harbrecht Published
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