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Speaker Mike Johnson’s Honeymoon is Over: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter House Republicans remain divided on key initiatives.
By Sean Lengell Published
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Tax Plans of the 2024 Presidential Candidates
Tax Letter Joy Taylor reviews the tax plans of the 2024 election candidates. With a raft of tax provisions due to expire in 2025, the tax stakes couldn't be higher.
By Joy Taylor Published
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Biden’s Reelection May Be at Risk: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter Biden's weakness in polls and potential impeachment may mean darker days ahead for the Dems.
By Sean Lengell Published
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Increasingly, Red States Embrace Marijuana: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter Ohio becomes the 24th state to legalize marijuana for recreational use via a voter referendum.
By Sean Lengell Published
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Social Security Overpayment Problem Swells to $23 Billion
The Social Security Administration will now have to try and recoup $23 billion in overpayments.
By Joey Solitro Published
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After Weeks Without a Speaker, Congress Finally Returns to Legislating: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter Major disagreements between and within Congress make it hard to reach compromises as Congress gets back to business
By Sean Lengell Published
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Biden Cracks Down on Child Labor: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter The White House has announced steps to combat exploitative child labor in the U.S., which reached a two-decade high in 2023.
By Matthew Housiaux Published
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Government Shutdown Averted For Now As Biden Signs Temporary Funding Bill
Another government shutdown has been avoided for now as Biden signs a bill that buys lawmakers more time to reconcile differences over the federal budget.
By Esther D’Amico Last updated
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Ways A Government Shutdown Could Disrupt Travel
A look at how a government shutdown could disrupt travel plans, which would have a great impact the longer a shutdown goes on.
By Adam Shell Last updated