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Midterm elections
Health care tops voter concerns in the midterm election
Nov 7, 2018
Major issues for voters in the 2018 election were health care, immigration and the economy.
Voting machines are totally hackable. But who's going to pay to fix them?
by
Molly Wood
Oct 23, 2018
An argument for why voting systems should be regulated — and funded — like public utilities.
Voting machines are totally hackable. But who's going to pay to fix them?
by
Molly Wood
Oct 23, 2018
An argument for why voting systems should be regulated — and funded — like public utilities.
Midterms: Is it the economy, stupid?
Aug 16, 2018
You may have heard this phrase: “It’s the economy, stupid. ” And it usually is. Parties in power tend to do better when the economy is humming along, and voters are more likely to give them the boot when the economy’s not doing so hot. With low unemployment, a booming stock market and strong growth, […]
2014 by the numbers
by
Tony Wagner
Jan 1, 2015
As a new year stretches out before us, a look at the numbers that defined 2014.
What GOP victories mean for the Affordable Care Act
Nov 6, 2014
Republican gains may not mean repeal for 'Obamacare,' but other changes may occur.
Trucking on, 60 hours a week, for 10 more years
by
Kai Ryssdal
Nov 5, 2014
For trucker Don Holzschuh, the last 18 months haven't much improved the economy.
For public good, not for profit.
These midterms mean gridlock. So Wall Street's happy.
by
David Gura
Nov 5, 2014
Stasis means certainty. And Wall Street LOVES certainty.
The numbers for November 5, 2014
by
Tony Wagner
Nov 5, 2014
Republicans enjoyed a decisive midterm victory, and markets are up.