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Minimum-Wage Battle Shifts Back to House

A Senate vote to end debate on a bill to raise the minimum wage does not mean President Bush will see legislation on his desk any time soon. A Republican move to add an amendment for $8.3 billion in business tax cuts will force more discussion in the House.

Minimum-Wage Battle Shifts Back to House

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What Does 'Gold-Plated' Health Care Look Like?

President Bush says individuals whose health-care coverage costs more than $7,500 annually — or families whose tab exceeds $15,000 — should pay taxes on their health benefits. A family provides a real-life example.

What Does 'Gold-Plated' Health Care Look Like?

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Consumer Groups Seek Cap on Credit Card Fees

At a Senate hearing, consumer advocates call on Congress to rein in what they say are abusive lending practices on the part of banks and credit card issuers. They also argued for a cap on credit card fees.

Consumer Groups Seek Cap on Credit Card Fees

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Obituaries

Recalling a Former Miner Who Brought Change

Les Skramstad, a former mineworker who drew attention to asbestos-related disease in residents of Libby, Mont., died recently. Skramstad became the first Libby resident to win a jury award against mine owner, W.R. Grace Company. He later lobbied the government to assist asbestos victims and declare Libby a Superfund site.

Recalling a Former Miner Who Brought Change

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National

Classic Car Fans Flock to Arizona Auction

The Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction is the biggest event of its kind in the country. A quarter of a million people traveled to Scottsdale, Ariz., to see and buy the cars on display.

Classic Car Fans Flock to Arizona Auction

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The State of the Union: 2007

Bush Eyes Health-Insurance Tax Changes

Should Americans be able to deduct the cost of health-insurance premiums from their taxes? President Bush is expected to put forward such a proposal in his State of the Union address.

Bush Eyes Health-Insurance Tax Changes

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Florida Seeks to Slash Property Insurance Rates

Florida lawmakers pass a plan that could cut property insurance rates as much as 40 percent. They hope the legislation will reverse steep increases companies imposed in the wake of several damaging hurricanes.

Florida Seeks to Slash Property Insurance Rates

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Education

Report: Cost of College Sways Final Choices

A UCLA survey of more than 270,000 college students finds many settled for a less-expensive option even if they were accepted at their first-choice school, citing affordability as the reason.

Report: Cost of College Sways Final Choices

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Finding Affordable, Quality Child Care

Kenyatta Bakeer, who runs Wisdom Preschool in Los Angeles, discusses how she meets the needs of low- to middle-income families that are struggling to find suitable, affordable child care.

Finding Affordable, Quality Child Care

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Motley Fool: Fantasy Investment Portfolio

If I have a chunk of money set aside for investing, how do I get started? In this month's edition of Motley Fool with co-founder David Gardner, we will create a fantasy portfolio of investments from scratch, and invest 10,000 imaginary dollars in an imaginary stock portfolio. Listeners will help pick the stocks.

Motley Fool: Fantasy Investment Portfolio

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