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The final few days of debate over the federal tax reform bill approved by Congress this week were hectic. Last minutes changes caused a hiccup in the process that forced members of the House to actually vote on the bill twice. But now that its passed, everyone from economists to taxpayers are trying to figure out just what exactly made it through the process. Here are the top five things you need to know when it comes to tax reform and education. 1. A new cap on SALT tax deductions could negatively impact K-12 funding.

Two key GOP holdouts came on board after getting concessions they say will help small businesses. That creates a path to pass the bill over concerns that it could add over $1 trillion to the deficit.

Republican lawmakers unveiled a new tax plan this week. While the rollout went well — much better than healthcare — there are a handful of issues at stake that the GOP will have to answer for.

Game on. Aftab Pureval versus U.S. Rep. Steve Chabot in Ohio's 1st Congressional District.For all the marbles.Charismatic, up-and-coming young challenger…

Sick food workers who go to work say they can't afford to stay home or don't want to let their co-workers down, a survey finds. That puts consumers at risk of getting sick from contaminated food.

She didn't know that sporting an insulin pump on her bikini at a beauty pageant would make her an Internet sensation. Sierra Sandison is trying to use that to help others with Type 1 diabetes.

Atropine, a medication commonly used to dilate the eyes for exams, can slow nearsightedness in children, a study finds. A dilute solution worked and had fewer side effects like blurry vision.

President Obama tells NPR some of the anger among voters this campaign is "justified" but "misdirected."

Gun-loving Texans fought hard for the right to strap handguns openly on their belts. Now that open carry is the law, some gun owners look down at the open-carry crowd as unsafe and uncouth.

Not all Santa costumes are equal under the eyes of the law. U.S. trade regulations draw a line between costumes and clothing. But it's a fuzzy line with real business consequences. Jacob Goldstein of the Planet Money podcast dons the red suit and black boots for this story.