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Coverage of economic trends, fiscal policy, taxes, and the financial issues affecting American families.

1,371 stories Updated Dec 2, 2022 Related desks: PoliticsSocial Security

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Democrats Impose Higher Taxes, Accounting Fears on Everyday Americans

Democrats Impose Higher Taxes, Accounting Fears on Everyday Americans

Democrats Impose Higher Taxes, Accounting Fears on Everyday Americans

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