GOP Lays Out Tax Overhaul Plan
President Trump and GOP lawmakers unveil some of the details of their plan to revamp the federal tax code, proposing deep cuts in both individual and corporate tax rates.
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Debt-Laden FEMA Is Slow To Act On Program That Buys Flooded Houses
With the help of federal flood insurance, many homeowners will rebuild after disasters. Some properties already have flooded many times. It'd be cheaper to buy owners out, but that's not happening.
What To Expect From The GOP Tax Plan
Mary Louise Kelly talks with former economist for Vice President Biden Jared Bernstein and Peter Morici of the University of Maryland about the Republican tax plan.
British American Tobacco Ends Contract With Tech Firm Producing 'Low-Nicotine' Cigarettes
British American Tobacco has ended a contract with a biotechnology firm doing nicotine science with ties to the Piedmont.
News Brief: Tax Overhaul, Roy Moore Wins In Alabama, Saudi Arabia Lets Women Drive
President Trump and lawmakers are set to release a plan for a tax overhaul Wednesday. Also, conservative Roy Moore, known for some extreme-right views, won a Senate primary election in Alabama.
Co-Working Spaces Are Redefining What It Means To Go To The Office
Part of the appeal of spaces like WeWork is flexibility; monthly membership means avoiding the commitment of a long-term lease. But the real value, the firms say, is a more innovative work culture.
Target Raises Its Base Pay, Tries To One-Up Its Competition
In an attempt to hire and retain the best retail employees, Target Corp is raising its minimum hourly wage for workers to $11 next month and then to $15 by the end of 2020.
Despite County's Delay, High Point Moves Ahead With Stadium Project
The City of High Point is moving forward on a high-stakes downtown development project just days after the county delayed committing to it.
Trump Says His Pals Go To Africa To 'Get Rich.' Is That Offensive?
In a meeting with African leaders last week, Trump made a remark that sparked controversy — and kudos.
(Legally) Selling Weed While Black
As Oakland's legal cannabis industry grows, the biggest players seem to have two things in common: They're white, and they have lots of money.