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Private COVID lab created headaches for Minnesota consumers, health officials

Private COVID lab created headaches for Minnesota consumers, health officials

Omaha-based GS Labs struggled to deliver on COVID-19 testing and has been accused of overbilling and pushing patients to get unnecessary tests, a nearly yearlong investigation by journalists from APM Reports found. State and federal investigators are now examining its testing practices.
by Tom Scheck, Jennifer Lu, Will Callan and Anna Canny

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Manchin, Schumer report abrupt deal on health, energy, taxes

Manchin, Schumer report abrupt deal on health, energy, taxes

For months, Manchin's opposition had blocked a larger agreement sought by President Joe Biden and other Democrats, partly on grounds that he said it would fuel rather than fight inflation.
by The Associated Press

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In rare contact, U.S. offers Russia deal for Griner, Whelan

In rare contact, U.S. offers Russia deal for Griner, Whelan

The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday. In a sharp reversal of previous policy, Blinken also said he expects to speak with his Kremlin counterpart for the first time since before Russia invaded Ukraine.
by The Associated Press

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Democrats' push to protect same-sex marriage is personal for Sen. Tammy Baldwin

Democrats' push to protect same-sex marriage is personal for Sen. Tammy Baldwin

Baldwin, the first openly gay person elected to the Senate, is leading the charge to secure the 10 Republican votes needed for a filibuster-proof majority to pass a bill codifying marriage equality.
by Rachel Treisman

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Ready, set, spend? Campaign accounts bulging as races heat up

Ready, set, spend? Campaign accounts bulging as races heat up

As campaign raising turns to spending, DFLers are out front of Republicans in several key races on this year’s Minnesota ballot.
by Brian Bakst

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Trump returning to Washington to deliver speech on crime

Trump returning to Washington to deliver speech on crime

Former President Donald Trump is returning to Washington for the first time since leaving office. Trump will address the America First Policy Institute’s two-day America First Agenda Summit.
by The Associated Press

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Advocates push Minneapolis to provide money to support abortion access

Advocates push Minneapolis to provide money to support abortion access

The effort comes after some abortion funds report an increase in people who need help paying for the procedure and travel costs, including those from other states.
by Michelle Wiley

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Michigan medical students walk out on an anti-abortion keynote speaker

Michigan medical students walk out on an anti-abortion keynote speaker

A petition had circulated before Sunday's white coat ceremony asking the university to remove the speaker, a physician who directs the school's Health, Spirituality and Religion program.
by Becky Sullivan

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