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Delta to launch new uniform program after worker complaints

Delta to launch new uniform program after worker complaints

Delta Air Lines plans to launch a new uniform program for its flight attendants and some airport customer service agents after complaints that uniforms that employees are required to wear are causing serious medical problems.
by The Associated Press

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What are the threats facing rural Minnesota’s community newspapers?

What are the threats facing rural Minnesota’s community newspapers?

Last year in Minnesota, more than a dozen small newspapers went out of business because of declining ad revenue and a dwindling number of subscribers. Three guests who work in newspapers across the state joined the program and talked about the threats facing rural Minnesota’s community newspapers.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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U.S. economic growth slowed in 2019 to 2.3 percent

U.S. economic growth slowed in 2019 to 2.3 percent

The Commerce Department says the U.S. economy grew 2.3 percent last year. That's slower than the previous year and well below the Trump administration's forecast.
by Scott Horsley

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'It does absolutely pay to complain': Feds help some Minnesota phone scam victims collect

'It does absolutely pay to complain': Feds help some Minnesota phone scam victims collect

The Federal Trade Commission has mailed about $17 million in checks to 78,000 Minnesotans since July 2018. About half the payments involved a company called AMG Services, which ran a payday lending scheme.
by Martin Moylan

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What Trump's new North American trade deal actually does

When President Trump signed a revamped trade agreement with Mexico and Canada into law Wednesday, he kept a campaign pledge to improve upon a deal that he had long condemned. Here are some questions and answers about the new deal.
by The Associated Press

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Trump: New trade deal with Canada, Mexico to boost U.S. growth

Trump: New trade deal with Canada, Mexico to boost U.S. growth

President Trump on Wednesday signed into law a major rewrite of the rules of trade with Canada and Mexico that he said replaces the “nightmare" of a Clinton-era agreement and will keep jobs, wealth and growth in America.
by The Associated Press

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In grinding manufacturing slump, 3M cuts another 1,500 jobs

In grinding manufacturing slump, 3M cuts another 1,500 jobs

The 1,500 job cuts come on top of the 2,000 jobs the company trimmed less than a year ago. CEO Michael Roman said the cuts will occur across all business groups and geographies.
by The Associated Press

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What to know for year two of the Trump tax plan

What to know for year two of the Trump tax plan

Last year's filing season was an adjustment for taxpayers and industry professionals alike as it was the first under a massive overhaul of federal tax law. While this year's season is expected to be more sedate, there are a few tweaks to be aware of.
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Supporters see worker co-ops as way to spread the wealth

Supporters see worker co-ops as way to spread the wealth

There are more than 1,000 active cooperatives in Minnesota. Proponents say it makes the economy more equitable and democratic as wealth disparities in the United States continue to grow.
by Jon Collins

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