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U.S. Mint in Philadelphia presses final pennies as the 1-cent coin gets canceled

U.S. Mint in Philadelphia presses final pennies as the 1-cent coin gets canceled

The U.S. Mint has ended production of the penny, a change made to save money and in recognition of the growing irrelevance of the 1-cent coin. The last pennies were struck Wednesday at the mint in Philadelphia, where the country’s smallest denomination coins have been produced since 1793, a year after Congress passed the Coinage Act.
by The Associated Press

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What to know about Trump’s plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend

What to know about Trump’s plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend

President Donald Trump boasts that his tariffs protect American industries, lure factories to the United States, raise money for the federal government and give him diplomatic leverage. 
by The Associated Press

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On day 43 of the shutdown, a vote in the House could bring the impasse to an end

On day 43 of the shutdown, a vote in the House could bring the impasse to an end

A vote in the House expected on Wednesday could end what is now the longest shutdown on record. Democrats are decrying the plan, saying it fails to address expiring health care subsidies.
by Deirdre Walsh

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WIC benefits, Minnesota and the government shutdown: 4 questions, answered

WIC benefits, Minnesota and the government shutdown: 4 questions, answered

The federal Women, Infants and Children program got a reprieve from federal shutdown cuts through early December. But even as the government moves closer to reopening, WIC families in Minnesota are still affected by the uncertainty. 
by Kyra Miles

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Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end

Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end

The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended an order blocking full SNAP payments, amid signals that the government shutdown could soon end and food aid payments resume.
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Thrifty Traveler talks Thanksgiving trips and Delta hub disruptions during, after shutdown

Thrifty Traveler talks Thanksgiving trips and Delta hub disruptions during, after shutdown

Since Friday, Delta Airlines and Skywest have topped the list of cancellations and delays, according to data from FlightAware. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is a hub for both airlines.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Air travelers face frustration as FAA increases flight cuts during the government shutdown

Air travelers face frustration as FAA increases flight cuts during the government shutdown

Air travelers could face more frustration as U.S. airports need to meet a higher FAA target for reducing flights. The FAA ordered airlines to drop 4 percent of flights at 40 major airports due to staffing issues. As of Tuesday morning, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was reporting more than 45 canceled flights and more than 10 flights were delayed.
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