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The myth of Trump's economic populism, as proven by the tax bill

The myth of Trump's economic populism, as proven by the tax bill

The tax bill provided an opportunity for President Trump to show his priorities. But so much of it is traditionally Republican and doesn't offer the kind of help for the working class he promised.
by Mara Liasson

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Farmers keep wary eye on tax negotiations

The new tax proposals remove a key deduction for farmer cooperatives, potentially costing farmers thousands each year.
by Dan Gunderson

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'They threw us to the wind': Mayo closures rankle small towns

'They threw us to the wind': Mayo closures rankle small towns

As Mayo closes or trims service at smaller clinics throughout its Minnesota health care network, some patients are concerned about getting to a doctor and are questioning the clinic's commitment to the people in its service area.
by Catharine Richert

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Tax bill could offer new way to funnel political cash -- and make it tax-deductible

Tax bill could offer new way to funnel political cash -- and make it tax-deductible

Big-money donors can already donate anonymously through social welfare groups. If Congress keeps a provision in the House tax bill, it would allow charitable organizations to play politics.
by Peter Overby

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PUC says Line 3 environmental review is inadequate, asks for changes

PUC says Line 3 environmental review is inadequate, asks for changes

State regulators on Thursday rejected a major environmental study prepared for the proposed Line 3 oil pipeline across northern Minnesota as they seek revisions on three relatively narrow items.
by Dan Kraker

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November jobs report: Economy adds 228,000 jobs; unemployment steady

U.S. jobs growth has averaged 174,000 per month so far in 2017, compared to an average monthly gain of 187,000 in 2016, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says.

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Economists size up the economy at year's end

Economists size up the economy at year's end

Louis Johnston and Chris Farrell recently sized up the condition of the economy at year's end, and looked into the crystal ball. What's happening to jobs, trade, wages, taxes, and the local, national and global economy?
by MPR News Staff

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Congress averts shutdown, sends Trump stopgap spending bill

Congress averts shutdown, sends Trump stopgap spending bill

The House on Thursday passed a stopgap spending bill to prevent a government shutdown this weekend and buy time for challenging talks on a wide range of unfinished business on Capitol Hill.
by The Associated Press

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