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High gas prices -- what they're doing to consumer spending, federal highway funding, and ... gas stations. All in this week's Kiplinger Letter.

BLOG: POLITICS '08

McCain's Vision
Does he have one? More and more, inquiring minds want to know.

WHERE THEY STAND
An issue-by-issue look at the candidates.

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FOR VICE PRESIDENT
See who's on McCain's and Obama's short lists.

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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Business

Cities that Work for Business -- and Its Customers

While high-end cities try to appeal to the "creative class," "opportunity urbanism" aims at building a broad business base and strong middle-class.

Talent

Forget All You Think You Know About Talent Management

Most companies fret way too much about a talent shortage and too little about figuring out how many people and what types of skills they need.

Economic Policy

Fed Not Dumb Enough for a '70s Replay

The pain of high energy prices is real and harsh -- think of it as a pay cut. But things would be even tougher 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.

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WHAT READERS ARE SAYING

"When the estate tax was established in 1916, the exemption amount was $50,000 -- adjusting that for inflation gives a value around $11,000,000 -- which reflects the original intent and scope of the tax. If we must have a death tax at all, the exclusion should be at least this large for individuals."

POSTED BY: C Bamford

"Using the scare of protectionism to stop our country from having fair trade with other countries shows pure ignorance. ... Look at what China is doing right now to build up its industries and you will see that ... China is protecting several of its industries from ANY foreign competition."

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