Heather Long

Washington Post economics reporter

Heather Long appears in the following:

How the 'Care Economy' is Playing Into the Presidential Election

Thursday, October 24, 2024

A look at how the presidential candidates are approaching the care economy, particularly childcare and eldercare, ahead of Election Day.

Will Kamala Harris's Economic Plan Resonate?

Friday, September 27, 2024

Kamala Harris laid out her economic pitch to voters. What's in it?

Tax Season Shocker

Friday, March 01, 2019

So far, average tax refunds are lower compared to last year. If the trend continues, you might end up with a smaller refund or worse. Have you filed your taxes yet? 

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Winners & Losers in 2018 Tax Filings

Thursday, February 14, 2019

How the GOP tax plan is impacting early filers.

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How the Stock Market Drop Actually Affects the Economy

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

As market turbulence continues, with big tech leading the way down, we discuss how this connects to the broader economy and the president's economic policies.

Wall Street's October Surprise

Friday, November 02, 2018

Will a month of turbulent markets and huge losses affect voters ahead of the midterm elections?

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'No NAFTA' versus 'This NAFTA'

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Economics reporters discuss the latest trade talks between the United States and Mexico and whether or not Canada will be part of the deal.

Here's Where The GOP Tax Bill Stands

Friday, December 15, 2017

A look at what's inside the GOP tax bill and its consequences. 

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Inside the GOP Tax Plan

Friday, November 03, 2017

An analysis of the newly released GOP tax plan and how it will impact your household or business.

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Republicans Pin Hopes to Tax Reform

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Republicans are hoping their common goal of lower taxes will bring the party together to give them their first big legislative win of 2017.

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A Rising Middle Class? Reading Between the Lines of the Latest Census Data

Thursday, September 14, 2017

New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that that the middle class is on the rise in America. Is it time to celebrate? Some say, not so fast.

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Foxconn Announces U.S. Factory In Potential Win for Trump

Thursday, July 27, 2017

Foxconn, a major Taiwanese manufacturing company, announced plans to build a factory in Wisconsin yesterday. President Trump is hailing the news as a major personal achievement.

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