While tax cuts are an integral part of President-elect Barack Obama's stimulus plan, the newly convened Congress and Obama are nonetheless preparing for a tax hike. But don't worry just yet, unless you're a smoker.
The Supreme Court opened its new term Monday suggesting it would side with tobacco companies in their fight to block lawsuits over deceptive marketing of "light" cigarettes.
The U.S. military's main combat hospital in Iraq has increasingly switched to helping Iraqis.
Although Sen. John McCain may not attract huge crowds or celebrity endorsements, he does have a passionate and loyal support base -- veterans.
If you think you can count on Social Security for anything resembling a comfortable retirement, think again.
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