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A win 16 years in the making for a group of student loan borrowers

A win 16 years in the making for a group of student loan borrowers

Divorced borrowers who have been on the hook for their ex's student debt are finally getting the fix they need. But the Education Department's radio silence makes the win bittersweet.
by Sequoia Carrillo

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Campaign signs influence how we vote more than you might realize

Campaign signs influence how we vote more than you might realize

Especially in local races, political signs can drive name recognition in important ways. In one study, they even helped elevate a fictitious candidate to near the front of the pack.
by Scott Neuman

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Politics Friday: Jacob Frey on his police chief nominee and Jennifer Schultz, challenger in the 8th District

Politics Friday: Jacob Frey on his police chief nominee and Jennifer Schultz, challenger in the 8th District

Mayor Jacob Frey on his choice for the next Minneapolis police chief, 8th District candidate Jennifer Schultz, and a reporter roundtable.
by Mike Mulcahy, Brian Bakst and Dana Ferguson

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Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court justice, testifies before Jan. 6 panel

Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court justice, testifies before Jan. 6 panel

Thomas, a Republican activist, was in touch with an attorney pushing to overturn the 2020 election results. Her lawyer says Thomas testified on Thursday that she played no role in that effort.
by Deirdre Walsh and Claudia Grisales

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McConnell backs post-Jan. 6 revisions to elections law

McConnell backs post-Jan. 6 revisions to elections law

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday he will “proudly support” legislation to overhaul rules for certifying presidential elections, bolstering a bipartisan effort to revise a 19th century law and avoid another Jan. 6 insurrection.
by The Associated Press

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