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Who Will Replace Mitch McConnell as Senate Republican Leader?
The Kiplinger Letter The runners and riders to replace Mitch McConnell as Senate Republican leader are lining up...
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Biden Spotlights Drug Prices, Medicare, Social Security in State of the Union
Biden calls for expanding Medicare drug price negotiations to include up to 500 drugs over next decade.
By Esther D’Amico Last updated
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Top 10 Tax Expenditures in 2024: The Tax Letter
The Tax Letter Costly tax breaks will likely come under scrutiny from lawmakers trying to reduce the national debt. We review the 10 largest individual tax expenditures.
By Joy Taylor Published
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Odds of Republicans Retaking the Senate Gain Momentum: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter With the Democrats facing an uphill task, all eyes are on the Republicans in the race to take the Senate.
By Sean Lengell Published
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Healthcare Costs Top Concerns For Many Voters This Election Year, Study Shows
The top financial worries for most Americans are unexpected medical expenses and healthcare costs, according to a new KFF study.
By Jamie Feldman Published
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H-1B Work Visa Rules Get a Revamp
The Kiplinger Letter H-1B visas allow employers to hire high-skilled foreign workers. Regulators have finalized new rules for this visa program following last fall's proposal.
By Matthew Housiaux Published
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What Does the Federal Reserve Actually Do?
The Federal Reserve has been a major plotline in the economy over the last two years. So, how does the Federal Reserve work?
By Kim Clark Published
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Congress is Busy. And Dysfunctional.
The Kiplinger Letter With important must-pass legislation up against intraparty fighting, the question is whether dysfunction or democracy will win.
By Sean Lengell Published
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Current Challenges Highlight U.S. Foreign Policy Weakness: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter America’s military is overextended but the U.S. remains the country of first resort when major problems crop up.
By Matthew Housiaux Published
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