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Business and Economic News

House passes $1 trillion infrastructure plan, sending it to Biden's desk

House passes $1 trillion infrastructure plan, sending it to Biden's desk

After months of tense negotiations, the House of Representatives passed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill late Friday on a 228-206 vote, fulfilling a major priority for President Joe Biden's domestic agenda and cementing a political victory for Democrats.
by Barbara Sprunt and Caitlyn Kim

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The labor market is back on track after 531,000 jobs were added in October

The labor market is back on track after 531,000 jobs were added in October

U.S. employers added 531,000 new jobs as the unemployment rate fell to 4.6 percent. Millions of would-be workers are still on the sidelines, though, leaving the pace of the recovery in doubt.
by Scott Horsley

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New chronic wasting disease test: Game-changer or unproven?

New chronic wasting disease test: Game-changer or unproven?

As Minnesota officials work to contain the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer, research is developing new technology that can help track the disease. But there's disagreement over how and when to use the technology.
by Dan Gunderson

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3 reasons labor strikes are surging right now — and why they could continue to grow

3 reasons labor strikes are surging right now — and why they could continue to grow

After more than a year of working and living through a pandemic, thousands of workers across the U.S. are striking for better wages, working conditions and benefits.
by Alejandra Marquez Janse, Ailsa Chang, Courtney Dorning and Matt Ozug

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Inflation climbs and Minnesota consumers notice

Inflation climbs and Minnesota consumers notice

Prices are going up for food and gasoline. And now with dropping temperatures, it looks like it'll be more expensive to heat our homes. The situation isn’t as bad as back in the 1970s, but for many people it’s the first time they’ve seen such rapidly rising prices. 
by Mark Zdechlik

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