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FEMA was starting to fix long-standing problems. Then came the Trump administration

FEMA was starting to fix long-standing problems. Then came the Trump administration

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has a long history of failing to help those who need assistance the most after disasters. Biden-era changes meant to fix some of those problems now face an uncertain future.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Minnesota cities maintain plans to remove ‘forever chemicals’ from drinking water

Minnesota cities maintain plans to remove ‘forever chemicals’ from drinking water

The extended deadline for cities to lower levels of “forever chemicals” in drinking water could give municipalities struggling to pay for expensive treatment systems more time to seek financial help from the state or federal government.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Shutdown planning moves into picture amid upbeat talk of completing a Minnesota budget

Shutdown planning moves into picture amid upbeat talk of completing a Minnesota budget

For weeks top state leaders have tried to tie up loose ends on a new Minnesota budget. Weeks from now there would be a partial government shutdown if they can’t cross off remaining items.
by Clay Masters and Peter Cox

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Sen. Ron Johnson says Trump's megabill 'doesn't have a chance of passing' Senate

Sen. Ron Johnson says Trump's megabill 'doesn't have a chance of passing' Senate

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson told NPR that President Donald Trump's domestic policy bill — which narrowly passed the House — will not pass the Senate in its current form because it will "skyrocket" the deficit.
by Scott Detrow, Noah Caldwell and John Ketchum

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Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to the deficit and leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO says

Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to the deficit and leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO says

President Donald Trump’s big bill will cut taxes by $3.75 trillion but increase deficits by $2.4 trillion and leave 10.9 million more people without health insurance over the next decade.
by The Associated Press

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With steel tariffs doubling today, a North Carolina manufacturer wonders how to compete

With steel tariffs doubling today, a North Carolina manufacturer wonders how to compete

President Trump is doubling tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50 percent. It’s designed to protect domestic steel and aluminum workers, but critics say it will raise prices for those that use the metals.
by Scott Horsley

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