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EDITORIAL: Dawdling on Social Security will only increase the pain

The structural defects of Social Security have become harder to ignore. And as the federal retirement program approaches a fiscal cliff, there are signs that some in Washington are finally taking the problem seriously.

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EDITORIAL: Sales tax deduction should be permanent

If you’re counting on some level of certainty for your 2014 federal tax bill, it’s not the most wonderful time of year. As in years past, dozens of “temporary” provisions are due to expire Dec. 31.

EDITORIAL: What about jobs?

One blessing of the holiday season is upon us: The prospect that members of Congress will actually stay away from Washington for a few weeks, leaving what’s left of our liberties and livelihoods alone until the new year.

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