Janet Nguyen

Digital Reporter

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Janet is a reporter with the Marketplace digital team.

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Fact-checking Harris’ and Pence’s claims about taxes

Oct 9, 2020
The two clashed over Trump’s signature tax reforms during the vice presidential debate.
A view of Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris at the vice presidential debate on Wednesday.
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Why it’s hard to put a price tag on plans like the Green New Deal

Oct 8, 2020
The Green New Deal has been estimated to cost anywhere from $10 trillion to $93 trillion, but experts argue the benefits outweigh the costs.
A view of a solar farm under construction in Punta Gorda, Florida.
Kerry Sheridan/AFP via Getty Images

Why more workers are getting paid time off on Election Day

Oct 1, 2020
A growing list of companies are allowing their employees to get the day off or paying them to work the polls.
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What Supreme Court reforms are available to Democrats?

Sep 29, 2020
In the most recent example in history, Franklin D. Roosevelt wanted 15 justices on the court.
A view of the U.S. Supreme Court back in 2018.
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Comparing Biden’s and Trump’s economic policies

Sep 18, 2020
The 2020 election coincides with an economic downturn.
Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images (left) and Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images (right)

How lucrative are political tell-alls?

Sep 10, 2020
Several political exposés have been written about President Donald Trump since he’s taken office.
President Donald Trump makes his way to board Air Force One before departing from Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on Thursday.
MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images

How COVID-19 could affect census funding

Sep 9, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has particularly affected the counting of people living in group settings, like college towns.
Harvard University students moving out of their dorms back in March.
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