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Heading into DNC, Rep. Ilhan Omar expresses need for unity in Democratic Party

Heading into DNC, Rep. Ilhan Omar expresses need for unity in Democratic Party

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar survived a primary challenge Tuesday from Don Samuels. Two years ago, Samuels came close to an upset, losing by only two points. This year, Omar prevailed by about 13 percentage points. She joined Tom Crann on All Things Considered to talk about her campaign and the Harris-Walz ticket.
by Heidi Raschke and Tom Crann

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How to say ‘Kamala’ — and why it makes a difference

How to say ‘Kamala’ — and why it makes a difference

As Vice President Harris has risen up in the political world, the name “Kamala” is getting more airtime. And on the campaign trail, Harris’ name is often intentionally mispronounced by her opponent.
by Deepa Shivaram

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Harris wants to give families a big tax break for a new baby

Harris wants to give families a big tax break for a new baby

The Harris campaign says she'd give families $6,000 when they have a new baby, and would restore the pandemic-era child tax credit, too. It's part of an economic plan focused on the cost of living.
by Asma Khalid

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FCC adopts an alert system for missing Indigenous people

FCC adopts an alert system for missing Indigenous people

The agency announced it is launching a new alert system similar to Amber Alerts for missing children. California and some other states have already adopted alerts for missing Indigenous persons.
by Jonathan Franklin

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Vice presidential campaign pulls Gov. Tim Walz away from Minnesota

Vice presidential campaign pulls Gov. Tim Walz away from Minnesota

The Minnesota governor appeared in half a dozen states since he was named to the Democratic ticket and that’s not expected to let up ahead of Election Day.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey proposes $1.88 billion budget

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey proposes $1.88 billion budget

Frey called 2025-2026 a “difficult budgetary cycle,” squeezed by “higher but necessary” labor costs, the absence of COVID-19 relief funds and a changed tax base as commercial property values have declined. 
by Cari Spencer

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