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Health care tops voter concerns in the midterm election

by Kimberly Adams
Nov 7, 2018
Major issues for voters in the 2018 election were health care, immigration and the economy.
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What the midterm results mean for foreign policy and trade

by David Brancaccio
Nov 7, 2018
Democrats took the House, Republicans gained in the Senate. What now for trade?
The sun begins to rise behind the Capitol a day after Americans voted in the midterm elections, on Nov. 7, 2018 in Washington, D.C. Democrats have won control of the House of Representatives while the Senate remains in Republican control.
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The midterms were about the economy, too

by Kimberly Adams
Nov 7, 2018
The strong economy may not have been the most popular talking point for politicians, but for voters it still mattered plenty.
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Dems on track to take House control, but GOP retains Senate

by Associated Press
Nov 6, 2018
Roughly 6 in 10 voters described the national economy as excellent or good.
Fog surrounds the U.S. Capitol building on November 6, 2018 in Washington, DC.  (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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Election Day likely cost billions in lost productivity

by Kimberly Adams
Nov 6, 2018
Voting is a crucial part of democracy, but it can be a drain for businesses.
Arizona voters wait in line to cast their ballot at a polling place during the midterm elections on November 6, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Arizonans are deciding on a U.S. Senate seat between Republican Martha McSally and Democrat Kyrsten Sinema, among other local races. 
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Corporate America pushes employees to the polls

by Justin Ho
Nov 5, 2018
Some companies are making it easier for employees to vote in tomorrow's midterms.
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In the most expensive midterms, money doesn't always go to tight races

by Ben Bradford
Nov 5, 2018
A largely safe GOP district in California draws the most money for a House race. Why?
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Uber and Lyft are offering discounted or free rides to the polls on Tuesday

by Andy Uhler
Nov 5, 2018
What's in it for the ride-sharing businesses?
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When it comes to out-of-state donations, Democrats take the lead in the 2018 midterms

by Jana Kasperkevic
Nov 5, 2018
"Rock star" candidates like Beto O'Rourke and Stacey Abrams attract out-of-state donations.
 U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) poses for photographs with supporters during a campaign rally at Gilbert Garza Park Oct. 31, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. With less than a week before Election Day, O'Rourke is driving across the state in his race against incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX). 
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