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Washington state, which gave Boeing $1 billion over the past four years, has a well-established system to evaluate tax deals. Many governments don't.
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In the past decade, there was a 43 percent increase in renters over the age of 60. The trend brings with it new challenges -- and benefits -- for cities.
As China Builds U.S. Transit Cars, Congress Seeks to Ban Them
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America Has a Sewage Problem
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