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Tara Golshan

Tara Golshan

Former Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Tara Golshan

    Politics
    Congress funds the government, averting shutdown — until JanuaryCongress funds the government, averting shutdown — until January
    Politics

    The 2017 government shutdown fight, explained

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Al Franken resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations, but Democrats aren’t making him leave in disgraceAl Franken resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations, but Democrats aren’t making him leave in disgrace
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    “He will not be quieted in any way”: Democrats laud Franken’s work and legacy.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Republicans are preventing their tax bill from triggering a $25 billion cut to MedicareRepublicans are preventing their tax bill from triggering a $25 billion cut to Medicare
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    Unless Congress acts, the CBO says this bill will cause a sequestration.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    With 2 days to keep the government open, no one seems to know what’s going onWith 2 days to keep the government open, no one seems to know what’s going on
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    After voting for the tax bill, Sen. Susan Collins now says Obamacare stabilization bills can wait.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Top Republicans are already talking about cutting Medicare and Social Security nextTop Republicans are already talking about cutting Medicare and Social Security next
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    The idea of cutting popular programs in an election year has vulnerable Republicans asking, why not infrastructure?

    By Tara Golshan
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    The controversial, last-minute tax provision that personally benefits Donald Trump, explainedThe controversial, last-minute tax provision that personally benefits Donald Trump, explained
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    Republicans keep saying their tax bill helps job creators. This kickback to real estate investors does the opposite.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Republicans unveil the full text of their final tax billRepublicans unveil the full text of their final tax bill
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    Republicans are expected to vote on this bill as soon as Tuesday.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Sen. Marco Rubio says he won’t vote for the tax bill without an expanded child tax creditSen. Marco Rubio says he won’t vote for the tax bill without an expanded child tax credit
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    This could pose an obstacle to the GOP tax plan.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Is the Senate Ethics Committee equipped to investigate Roy Moore?Is the Senate Ethics Committee equipped to investigate Roy Moore?
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    Whether to investigate Moore in the Senate is both a political question and a constitutional one.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Report: Rep. Trent Franks, who is resigning immediately, offered staffer $5 million to be his baby surrogateReport: Rep. Trent Franks, who is resigning immediately, offered staffer $5 million to be his baby surrogate
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    Staffers were unsure whether Franks wanted a surrogacy through in vitro fertilization or sexual intercourse.

    By Tara Golshan