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What role will Nevada's unions play in the election?
Tess Vigeland Feb 3, 2012
Nevada's unionized workforce could play a huge role in deciding who wins the swing state come November. Professor Ruben Garcia discusses Nevada's union landscape.
Indiana becomes right-to-work state
Adriene Hill Feb 2, 2012
The new law means workers can't be forced to join a union in order to get or keep a job. Proponents say it'll bring more jobs into the state; opponents say it could lead to a decline in working conditions.
Who's in the union?
Karl Baker Jan 27, 2012
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics report, 11.8 percent of workers counted themselves amongst the ranks of organized labor in 2011, almost half the number recorded in 1983 -- the first year that data was available.
How Romney made money after retirement
Mitchell Hartman Jan 26, 2012
Bain Capital may sell companies years after buying them, then partners get their share of profits.
How Mitt Romney's tax rate stacks up
Jennifer Collins Feb 2, 2012
Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has finally released his tax returns. How does he compare to the average millionaire, and the average American?
What is an effective tax rate?
Adriene Hill Jan 24, 2012
News is out this morning that Mitt Romney's effective tax rate is around 14 percent. But that's a different tax rate calculation than the one you're probably familiar with.
What millionaires pay in taxes
Jennifer Collins Jan 24, 2012
Mitt Romney has revealed his tax returns, but how does that compare to others who earn around the same amount of money?
Romney's taxes highlight low rates on investment income
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Feb 2, 2012
The Republican candidate paid 13.9 percent of his income in federal taxes in 2010, a lower percentage than many people with less income pay. But higher tax rates on Mitt Romney's investment income would raise taxes for others, too.
A look behind Romney's taxes
Kai Ryssdal Feb 2, 2012
The U.S. tax code can be a cumbersome beast. How did Mitt Romney manage to pay roughly 15 percent in taxes last year?
Americans' feelings on the tax code
Frank Newport Feb 2, 2012
Should the rich be taxed more? And how much more? Americans offered their latest opinions to Gallup.
