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Increasingly, Red States Embrace Marijuana: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter Ohio becomes the 24th state to legalize marijuana for recreational use via a voter referendum.
By Sean Lengell Published
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Social Security Overpayment Problem Swells to $23 Billion
The Social Security Administration will now have to try and recoup $23 billion in overpayments.
By Joey Solitro Published
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When Will Payouts Begin in $725M Facebook Settlement?
You may be owed money from Meta as part of a Facebook settlement stemming from the 2016 election. Here's what you should know.
By Ben Demers Last updated
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After Weeks Without a Speaker, Congress Finally Returns to Legislating: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter Major disagreements between and within Congress make it hard to reach compromises as Congress gets back to business
By Sean Lengell Published
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Biden Cracks Down on Child Labor: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter The White House has announced steps to combat exploitative child labor in the U.S., which reached a two-decade high in 2023.
By Matthew Housiaux Published
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Government Shutdown Averted For Now As Biden Signs Temporary Funding Bill
Another government shutdown has been avoided for now as Biden signs a bill that buys lawmakers more time to reconcile differences over the federal budget.
By Esther D’Amico Last updated
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Ways A Government Shutdown Could Disrupt Travel
A look at how a government shutdown could disrupt travel plans, which would have a great impact the longer a shutdown goes on.
By Adam Shell Last updated
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Democrats and Republicans Sidestep Tensions In Their Parties: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter The country may be stuck with a closely divided House and a closely divided Senate for the foreseeable future.
By Sean Lengell Published
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Republican Presidential Candidates On Social Security
Views on Social Security and retirement age were noted by presidential hopefuls in the third Republican debate.
By Esther D’Amico Published