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As the CCP celebrates its centennial, how communist is China's economy?

by Jennifer Pak
Jul 6, 2021
Starting in 1978, China’s ruling Communist Party has steadily embraced market reforms and transformed the country into the world’s second largest economy. What remains of the Chinese socialist system?
Young Chinese listening to punk music at the MIDI rock music festival in June.
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EPA bracing for big cuts under Trump administration

by Adam Allington
Feb 21, 2017
In addition to being required by law, Environmental Protection Agency funding is critical to state budgets.
Scott Pruitt, Environmental Protection Agency administrator, is “a leading advocate against the EPA’s activist agenda,” according to his LinkedIn page.
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Middle class moochers?

by Sarah Gardner
Sep 6, 2012
How tax exemptions and subsidies help pay for the American lifestyle.
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Attitude Check

Big government v. big business

by Frank Newport
Jan 19, 2012
Americans don't feel any love for either. So who do they love?
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Attitude Check: Who do you trust?

by Kai Ryssdal
Dec 14, 2011
What's the biggest threat to the future of America: big business, big government or big labor? Americans weigh in.
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