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Alexia Fernández Campbell

Alexia Fernández Campbell

Former Politics & Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Alexia Fernández Campbell

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    Before passing the AHCA, the House voted to make it apply to themselves tooBefore passing the AHCA, the House voted to make it apply to themselves too
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    Now the Senate needs to do the same.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
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    Key Republican “doesn’t know” if his fix to the health care bill will help sick peopleKey Republican “doesn’t know” if his fix to the health care bill will help sick people
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    The one quote that explains the biggest problem with the AHCA.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Politics
    What Trump didn’t tell his supporters about his first 100 daysWhat Trump didn’t tell his supporters about his first 100 days
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    He deflected blame for his biggest failures.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
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    The economy is barely growing. These are 3 theories why.The economy is barely growing. These are 3 theories why.
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    The Commerce Department released estimates Friday showing that the economy is growing more slowly than it has in years.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
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    It’s not just Trump — Mexico threatened to leave NAFTA tooIt’s not just Trump — Mexico threatened to leave NAFTA too
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    Mexico doesn’t want to be bossed around.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
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    Trump’s “tax plan” isn’t a real planTrump’s “tax plan” isn’t a real plan
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    He still needs to answer these crucial questions

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Politics
    It turns out Trump is open to a border adjustment tax after allIt turns out Trump is open to a border adjustment tax after all
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    Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said the White House is open to revising the tax plan.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
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    Here’s what we know of Trump’s new tax planHere’s what we know of Trump’s new tax plan
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    It looks a lot like his old one.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell and Dylan Scott
    Politics
    The truth behind Trump’s “trade war” with CanadaThe truth behind Trump’s “trade war” with Canada
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    He’s seized on a long-simmering squabble between the two countries because it fits his political narrative.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
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    Trump wants a “massive” tax cut. Here’s his best shot at getting it.Trump wants a “massive” tax cut. Here’s his best shot at getting it.
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    The plan to pay for trillion-dollar tax cuts? Magical thinking.

    By Dylan Scott and Alexia Fernández Campbell