Sean Lengell
Sean Lengell covers Congress and government policy for The Kiplinger Letter. Before joining Kiplinger in January 2017 he served as a congressional reporter for eight years with the Washington Examiner and the Washington Times. He previously covered local news for the Tampa (Fla.) Tribune. A native of northern Illinois who spent much of his youth in St. Petersburg, Fla., he holds a bachelor's degree in English from Marquette University.
Latest articles by Sean Lengell
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Debt Ceiling Will Be Averted but It Won’t Be Easy: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Debt Ceiling Will Be Averted but It Won’t Be Easy: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
By Sean Lengell • Published
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The World’s Busiest Airports: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Find out how U.S. airports are faring and the outlook post-COVID-19
By Sean Lengell • Published
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After the Midterms, Expect Gridlock to Reign on Capitol Hill
A bitterly divided Congress will fight over everything. Plus, a GOP House will be eager to launch investigations.
By Sean Lengell • Published
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Who Will Win the Midterm Elections This November?
The race for control of the Senate remains tight, but Republicans appear likely to take back control of both chambers of Congress.
By Matthew Housiaux • Published
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Warnock, Walker and Georgia's Messy Midterm Election
The Midterms Raphael Warnock and Hershel Walker's race could decide who controls the Senate next year.
By Sean Lengell • Published
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Control of the Senate Next Year Hinges on Pennsylvania and Ohio
The outcome of two Senate races, Mehmet Oz vs. John Fetterman in Pennsylvania and Tim Ryan vs. J.D. Vance in Ohio could determine control of the Senate next term.
By Sean Lengell • Published
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Who leads in which states before election day?
Economic Forecasts In a tight race, these state elections may make the difference when midterm results are announced in November.
By Sean Lengell • Published
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These States Could Legalize Marijuana Soon
Politics Initiatives on ballots this November reflect growing bipartisan support for legal recreational pot.
By Sean Lengell • Published
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How Congress Might Ease the Pilot Shortage
travel Congress is debating how to fix the current pilot shortage, and one idea revolves around retirement age.
By Sean Lengell • Published
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American Are (Sort Of) Traveling Again
Business Travel Thanks to high gas prices, cancelled flights and labor shortages across the sector, the post-COVID travel recovery looks uneven.
By Sean Lengell • Published
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Will Congress Say Yes to a Second Stimulus Check?
Coronavirus and Your Money All the key lawmakers say they want another stimulus package, but don't start planning how you're going to spend a second stimulus check quite yet.
By Sean Lengell • Published
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7 Foreign Countries Luring Americans to Work Abroad During the Pandemic
careers Work remotely – really remotely – in these appealing destinations offering special visas for American workers.
By Sean Lengell • Published
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9 Ways COVID-19 Will Change the 2020 Elections
Politics The 2020 election will be like no other in history, as the COVID-19 pandemic will upend the business of politics as usual.
By Sean Lengell • Published
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Coronavirus Pandemic Reviving the Reviled Plastic Bag
business Localities that have pushed reusable bags are backing off as the plastics industry argues their disposable bags are safer.
By Sean Lengell • Last updated
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The Long Slog in Congress After Comey
Politics Trump's firing of the FBI director ruffled congressional feathers, but not enough to spur an independent investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election.
By Sean Lengell • Last updated
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Trump’s Tax Reform Plan Faces Tough Challenges
Politics A one-page outline isn't enough to satisfy a Congress interested in the details — and protecting constituents.
By Sean Lengell • Last updated