Michelle Hirsch writes about economics and tax policy out of The Fiscal Times’ Washington, D.C. Bureau. Previously, her work has appeared in The Boston Globe, The South Florida Sun-Sentinel, and on ABCNews.com. Prior to joining The Fiscal Times in 2009, Ms. Hirsch worked at Congressional Quarterly and The Boston Globe. She is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.
When not writing or producing the news you can find her bargain-shopping, in search of chocolate, or practicing yoga.
She can be reached at mhirsch@thefiscaltimes.com.
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March 23, 2012
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March 8, 2012
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March 7, 2012
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