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Last-ditch virus aid talks; Trump team heads back to Capitol

Last-ditch virus aid talks; Trump team heads back to Capitol

Trump administration negotiators are heading back to the Capitol for last-ditch talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money. Democratic leaders summoned them for another try with the negotiations teetering on the brink of collapse.
by The Associated Press

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'Worst nightmare': Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 aid

'Worst nightmare': Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 aid

Around the country, across industries and occupations, millions of jobless Americans are straining to afford the basics now that an extra $600 a week in federal unemployment benefits has expired. 
by The Associated Press

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U.S. economy on high alert over shaky future of extra jobless benefits

U.S. economy on high alert over shaky future of extra jobless benefits

As Congress debates whether to renew supplemental unemployment benefits for people thrown out of work by the pandemic, new research shows those benefits offer a critical boost for the U.S. economy.
by Scott Horsley

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Minn. congressional hopefuls stress their farm bona fides

Minn. congressional hopefuls stress their farm bona fides

Candidates showcased their knowledge of agriculture policy and highlighted their rural connections during a pair of FarmFest virtual forums.
by Brian Bakst

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Food is growing more plentiful, so why do people keep warning of shortages?

Food is growing more plentiful, so why do people keep warning of shortages?

For more than a century, food has been getting more abundant, and cheaper. Yet people keep worrying about food shortages. Some economists say the fears actually create their own problems.
by Dan Charles

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