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China touts its economic reforms amid U.S. tariff threats

Jun 7, 2018
But Chinese officials have not appeased the United States by opening strategic sectors, such as health care and the internet.
A 40th anniversary celebration of China's economic reforms in Shanghai.
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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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GOP eyes big reforms for nation’s tax code

Feb 25, 2014
Congressional Republicans expect to unveil their plan.

Three steps to boost investor confidence

Aug 9, 2012
Banks are still huge, financial scandals still break -- even after the recession revealed flaws in the financial system. A commentator gives his short-and-sweet solution.

More private money entering public schools

Dec 20, 2011
Taxpayers spend about $600 billion a year on K through 12 education. Philanthropists only spend around four billion. But they get a lot for their money.

Billionaires go back to school

Dec 8, 2011
Philanthropists are funneling big money into public education. Are they too powerful?

MIDDAY UPDATE: Obama's regulation reform, finding a successor for Steve Jobs

Jan 18, 2011
President Barack Obama will sign an executive order today requiring federal agencies to review regulations that might hurt economic growth. Juli...

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Health care reform makes booming business of screening tests

Aug 17, 2010
I reported a story today on Marketplace about some changes coming in January to your health insurance thanks to health care reform. Insurance...