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Health insurers say dialysis clinics are scamming them

Health insurers say dialysis clinics are scamming them

Some health insurers allege that for-profit dialysis companies are steering patients from government health plans to commercial insurance just because it helps their bottom lines.
by Martin Moylan

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Louis Johnston: What does the election mean for the economy?

Louis Johnston: What does the election mean for the economy?

Economics professor Louis Johnston explores what the election of Donald Trump and a Republican Congress might mean for the economy.
by MPR News Staff

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Does it matter when a white CEO says 'Black Lives Matter'?

Does it matter when a white CEO says 'Black Lives Matter'?

AT&T's CEO, along with Ben & Jerry's and Starbucks, have waded into the rough waters of race. We ask some experts whether that makes a difference, and the answer is ... complicated.
by Leah Donnella

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Dow hits all-time high as investors anticipate transition to Trump

Dow hits all-time high as investors anticipate transition to Trump

Thursday trading centered on areas in which the new administration plans to loosen regulations or increase spending. Financials and pharmaceuticals were up, as were defense and infrastructure stocks.
by Yuki Noguchi

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Trump team promises to 'dismantle' Dodd-Frank bank regulations

Trump team promises to 'dismantle' Dodd-Frank bank regulations

For six years, the Dodd-Frank Act has been rolling out rules intended to tame inappropriate risk-taking by banks. The Trump transition team now says the new administration will "dismantle" the law.
by Marilyn Geewax

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The story of organizing Twin Cities janitors

The story of organizing Twin Cities janitors

Maricela Flores shared her story of bringing a janitor's union to Target, Macy's and Best Buy.
by MPR News Staff

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DNR to shut North Shore hatchery that spawns popular trout

DNR to shut North Shore hatchery that spawns popular trout

The French River hatchery north of Duluth produces Kamloops trout. But state conservation officials say it needs $8 million in repairs and consumes 10 percent of the agency's energy use statewide.
by Dan Kraker

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Donald Trump's businesses pose new conflict of interest questions

Donald Trump's businesses pose new conflict of interest questions

One issue is what to do with all the businesses he owns. Other newly elected presidents have placed investments in a blind trust, but Trump's business empire is on a completely different scale.
by Jim Zarroli

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Businesses aren't sure what to make of President Trump

Businesses aren't sure what to make of President Trump

Donald Trump has promised to scrap trade deals, impose tariffs and cut taxes, which leaves business leaders with a lot of uncertainty.
by Martin Moylan

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Trump rally in stock markets still has legs

Trump rally in stock markets still has legs

The rebound in share prices around the world following the election of Donald Trump as the next U.S. president continued Thursday, with Asia partaking in the gains and the dollar rising further.
by Associated Press

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