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A coming tax crackdown, the dangers of file sharing and unions' efforts to go global: What's inside this week's report.
 
BLOG: POLITICS '08
Confused by the Iraq Debate?
If so, you're not alone. And the presidential candidates aren't making it easy.

WHERE THEY STAND
An issue-by-issue look at the candidates.
 
SMALL BUSINESS CENTER
Wondering what the estate tax will look like in a year or two? Here's a peek.
 
BUSINESS TRAVEL CENTER
Rising gas prices have helped convince Congress it's time to give the national railroad a shot in the arm.
 
ON THE HORIZON
"California DOES have incentives for business...those that it favors."
-The Kiplinger California Letter
July 16, 2008
 
 
 

EXECUTIVE POLL

What do you think of the federal government's plan to back the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?

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The Fed

Fed Not Dumb Enough for a '70s Replay

 
The pain of high energy prices is real and harsh -- but not as difficult as it could be if the Fed tried to soften the blow.
 

Health

Workers Begin to Chafe at Wellness Programs

 
Employers are rushing to set up wellness incentives for employees, but worker suspicion is becoming a hurdle to success.
 

Green Tips

Where Small Firms Can Get Energy Help

 
Trade groups, nonprofits and government are just some of the places small businesses can turn to for help -- even financial help -- in reducing energy costs.
 

Marketing

Mining Social Media for Customer Intelligence

 
Blogs, wikis and other freewheeling information hubs on the Internet are a prime source of customer and market intelligence.
 
 
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By Knight Kiplinger
The Kiplinger Washington Editors
July 18, 2008
 

What to Do
With Investments Now

With the stock market in bear territory, are U.S. stocks the best place for your long-term savings? The Kiplinger Letter looks at the options and offers advice on buying and selling on this rollercoaster ride.
 
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: What’s Next for the Federal Reserve, Commodities Prices, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Employee Benefits Trends, Uncle Sam's Efforts to Close the Tax Gap, Environmental Regulations and Unions Going Global.

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