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Economy

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

1,371 stories Updated Jul 19, 2022 Related desks: PoliticsSocial Security

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Buttigieg Wants to Mandate Electric Vehicles. He's Wrong

Buttigieg Wants to Mandate Electric Vehicles. He's Wrong

Buttigieg Wants to Mandate Electric Vehicles. He's Wrong

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