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The Progressive Caucus Unveils Its Contract with America
Reminiscent of the Gingrich Revolution, a multi-bill package would attack higher costs, raise wages, and get big money out of politics. Its architect sees it as a battle plan for the midterms.
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7mTrump’s ‘Golden Age’? Well, Yes—for Dollar Stores
Sales are up at the modern-day bargain basements, as more financially stressed Americans are compelled to shop there.
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7mHow You’re Paying for All These Flock Cameras
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9mTrump Weaponizes the IRS Against Liberal Nonprofits
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10mBig Tech Crashes Headlong Into American Democracy
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