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Business and Economic News

The impending repeal of Obamacare

The impending repeal of Obamacare

It seems inevitable that a repeal will take place, but what impact will that have on the millions of Americans who are covered by the Affordable Care Act?
by Kerri Miller and Tiffany Hanssen

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Workers dismayed by President Trump's federal hiring freeze

Workers dismayed by President Trump's federal hiring freeze

At a news conference Monday, Trump spokesman Sean Spicer said the freeze ensures taxpayers get effective and efficient government and said it "counters the dramatic expansion of the federal workforce in recent years."
by Associated Press

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Sambusas in tow, Somali coalition makes big ask at Capitol

Sambusas in tow, Somali coalition makes big ask at Capitol

The newly formed Coalition of Somali American Leaders is seeking millions of dollars from the state to help Somali-Americans.
by Laura Yuen

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Counter Stories: The 'Hidden Figures' of history

Counter Stories: The 'Hidden Figures' of history

The Counter Stories team watched the Academy Award-nominated movie "Hidden Figures" and gave their reviews. They also considered other forgotten, but important, people of the past.
by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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Doing your taxes? Why not register to vote, too?

Doing your taxes? Why not register to vote, too?

The Minnesota Department of Revenue has added a reminder to register to vote in all Minnesota-certified electronic filing systems. Here's a quick look at the different ways you can register to vote in Minnesota.
by Sara Porter

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Trump files documents to shift management of businesses to his sons

Trump files documents to shift management of businesses to his sons

For many weeks, the president said he would step away from managing his businesses, but he offered no evidence. Now documents are turning up, showing he no longer is listed as top executive.
by Jackie Northam

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What's the TPP, again?

What's the TPP, again?

President Trump signed an executive memorandum effectively ending U.S. involvement in an agreement that would set ground rules for trade around the Pacific Rim.
by William Lager

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Minn. farmers, business leaders lament Pacific trade deal's demise

President Donald Trump on Monday officially ended U.S. participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Many Minnesota businesses saw the proposed deal as a way to boost exports to Asian markets. Other groups, though, applauded Trump's move.
by Mark Steil

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Judge blocks health care merger, saying it would hurt competition

Judge blocks health care merger, saying it would hurt competition

A federal just has ruled against the proposed acquisition of the health insurance company Humana by its larger rival, Aetna. The suit alleged that the merger would hurt competition in the health care market, leading to higher prices for consumers and fewer services for Medicare patients.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Trump summons business leaders, lawmakers to White House

Trump warned business leaders that he would impose a "substantial border tax" on companies that move their manufacturing out of the U.S., while promising tax advantages to companies that produce products domestically.
by The Associated Press

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