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Alexia Fernández Campbell

Alexia Fernández Campbell

Former Politics & Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Alexia Fernández Campbell

    Politics
    Nobody likes the border adjustment tax — except the House Republicans who won’t let it goNobody likes the border adjustment tax — except the House Republicans who won’t let it go
    Politics

    House leaders devise a PR strategy to sell the unpopular tax.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Politics
    Trump’s ambitious, unlikely paid family leave plan, explainedTrump’s ambitious, unlikely paid family leave plan, explained
    Politics

    Trump wants to slash the safety net and create another one.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Politics
    Trump on Manchester bombing: the terrorists are “evil losers”Trump on Manchester bombing: the terrorists are “evil losers”
    Politics

    It’s the president’s idea of the worst insult ever.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Politics
    House Republicans move forward with their tax reform agenda as if nothing happenedHouse Republicans move forward with their tax reform agenda as if nothing happened
    Politics

    The first tax reform hearing was like a visit to a universe with no Trump scandals.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Politics
    Trump tweets his response to Russia classified info story: I’m allowed to do itTrump tweets his response to Russia classified info story: I’m allowed to do it
    Politics

    The president admits he gave information on ISIS to the Russian ambassador.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Politics
    The head of the Census Bureau just quit, and the consequences are hugeThe head of the Census Bureau just quit, and the consequences are huge
    Politics

    The agency collects crucial data about American society.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Politics
    What Congress can learn from Kansas’s failed tax experimentWhat Congress can learn from Kansas’s failed tax experiment
    Politics

    Don’t make the same mistake.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Politics
    Trump wants to create an amazing new tax loophole — here’s how to use it for yourselfTrump wants to create an amazing new tax loophole — here’s how to use it for yourself
    Politics

    A step-by-step guide.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Politics
    The fight over Obamacare is hurting health care job growthThe fight over Obamacare is hurting health care job growth
    Politics

    There’s uncertainty on hiring in the health care industry.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Politics
    37 top economists all say Trump’s tax plan won’t pay for itself37 top economists all say Trump’s tax plan won’t pay for itself
    Politics

    It’s a rare display of unanimity

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell