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In an effort to attract young workers, Maine is offering to reimburse their student loan payments

Nov 30, 2018
It's no secret that workers are getting older nationwide. But the problem is extra tough in Maine.
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Why the House tax plan has students worried

Nov 20, 2017
The revised House tax plan eliminates deductions for tuition and interest paid on student loans and other higher education credits to help pay for tax cuts.
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What’s better, a deduction or a tax credit?

Nov 2, 2017
The true impact of the Republican tax proposal on the middle class can’t really be measured just yet. We do know it would create a new “family credit” and expand the child tax credit used by working families. On the other hand, the personal exemption taxpayers can now claim for themselves and each of their […]

The National Association of Home Builders opposes the Republican tax bill

Jerry Howard, CEO of the National Association of Home Builders, discusses why the group is against the tax bill.
A worker helps to build a townhome complex under construction on May 15, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois.
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House Republicans look for more support with revised health care bill

Mar 21, 2017
A vote on the amendments is expected Thursday.
Dr. Martha Perez examines Maria Lebron in a room at the Community Health of South Florida, Doris Ison Health Center in Miami, Florida. 
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Veterans could lose tax credit

Nov 11, 2015
About one in five military families qualify for tax credits for the working poor.

Atlanta is a new hub for video game developers

Apr 13, 2015
There are now more than 70 video gaming companies located in the Atlanta area.

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Why temporary tax breaks remain temporary

Dec 3, 2014
Money, and an inability to compromise.