Senator By Day, Telemarketer By Night
This is the first story in a Planet Money series on money in politics. We'll have more this afternoon on All Things Considered, and this weekend on This American Life.We think of lawmakers having one...
View ArticleWhen Lobbyists Pay To Meet With Congressmen
Yesterday, we reported on the fundraisers that lobbyists hold for Congressmen every day in Washington. Today, we hear what happens inside those events. The stories are part of our series on money in...
View ArticleWhy Does The Mortgage-Interest Tax Deduction Still Exist?
This is the latest story in our series on money in politics.If you have a mortgage on your home, you can deduct the interest from your taxes. It's a popular, well-entrenched policy. But according to...
View ArticleDoes Medicaid Make People Healthier?
A while back, Robin Boros lost her job, and she and her husband couldn't afford health insurance. One time, Boros passed out, and her husband called an ambulance. "The hospital bill, it was atrocious,"...
View ArticleWhy The Falling Birth Rate Is Bad News For My 2-Year-Old Son
The U.S. birth rate just fell to the lowest point since we've been keeping track. Here's why that may be a problem for my 2-year-old son.
View ArticleThe Fiscal Cliff: A Love Story
America, if you're scared by all the talk you've been hearing about the fiscal cliff, take heart: There are reasons for people across the political spectrum to love the cliff.There's a lot for liberals...
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