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Good economy, bad economy: Both candidates are right

by
Justin Wolfers
Jul 10, 2012
President Obama and Mitt Romney have different takes on the economy. Commentator Justin Wolfers says they're both right.
Posted In: Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, 2012 election
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Furniture comeback draws attention of politicians

by
David Gura
Sep 4, 2012
Lincolnton Furniture is hailed as a success story for bringing jobs back to the U.S.
Posted In: outsourcing, insourcing, furniture, 2012 election
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What sets Ron Paul's economic philosophy apart?

Interview by
Jeremy Hobson
Dec 23, 2011
Presidential hopeful Ron Paul has stood out from other candidates for his throwback economic philosophy. But would his ideas work now?
Posted In: Ron Paul, 2012 election
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On the fence: A small business owner wants her candidate to say the right thing

Interview by
Kai Ryssdal
Nov 2, 2012
Marketing strategist Olalah Njenga is hoping her candidate will give her the "how" so she can give him her vote.
Posted In: Small Business, 2012 election, Mitt Romney, Barack Obama
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Who's got the right plan to boost growth?

by
Robert Reich
Sep 12, 2012
Commentator Robert Reich says neither Democrats nor Republicans have a workable idea.
Posted In: Republicans, Democrats, 2012 election
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2012's defining political issue

by
Robert Reich
Dec 28, 2011
Bye-bye 2011. So what will we be talking about in 2012? Here's a hint: The federal government.
Posted In: What Now?, 2012
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Health care expert changes mind on vouchers program

Interview by
David Lazarus
Aug 31, 2012
A former supporter and architect of the Medicare vouchers program explains why he's now opposed to the program, which Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney supports.
Posted In: health care, Medicare, Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan, vouchers
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Wisconsin governor's recall unites public safety workers

by
Niala Boodhoo
Jun 4, 2012
When Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker changed his state's collective bargaining laws, it galvanized one unlikely group: police, firefighters and corrections officers.
Posted In: Wisconsin, Scott Walker, recall
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Deficit cutting vs. social spending: Finding a balance

by
Liz Herman
Mar 12, 2012
Commentator Liz Herman says we need to find a way to both reduce the deficit and spend the right amount on social services.
Posted In: budget deficit, national debt, social services, government spending
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Country musicians often sing a GOP tune

by
Blake Farmer
Nov 2, 2012
Both presidential campaigns have their soundtracks. And on the Republican side, it’s got a twang, with a list of country music artists either endorsing or campaigning with Mitt Romney.
Posted In: Republicans, country music, tennessee, Music

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