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Why the Map Matters in Determining Obamacare Costs
business Employers in some states will see more choices and lower bills when mandated medical coverage begins.
By Martha Lynn Craver Published
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Employers: Get Ready for Health Care Changes Now
business Major health care changes start January 1, when most people are required to have coverage or pay a penalty for ignoring the federal mandate.
By Martha Lynn Craver Published
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Small Business to Get Some Relief from Sequester
business Congress will make some changes to help contractors and vendors, but a big fix won’t come before the 2014 elections.
By Kenneth R. Bazinet Published
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Benghazi, IRS Cloud Obama's Agenda
Politics Administration stumbles give Republicans new grounds to fight back in the second term.
By David Morris Published
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Goodbye Capital Gains Tax Breaks
Tax Breaks Momentum is building for a tax code overhaul, and lower taxes on stock transactions could be doomed.
By Joy Taylor Published
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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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