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Former Fed chair Bernanke shares Nobel for research on banks

Former Fed chair Bernanke shares Nobel for research on banks

This year’s Nobel Prize in economic sciences has been awarded to the former chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, Ben S. Bernanke, and two U.S.-based economists, Douglas W. Diamond and Philip H. Dybvig, “for research on banks and financial crises.”
by The Associated Press

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How Harris is listening — and speaking — about abortion rights before the midterms

How Harris is listening — and speaking — about abortion rights before the midterms

Vice President Harris has held more than 20 events on abortion rights since May. She's been traveling the country to listen and speak about what's become a top issue for Democratic voters.
by Deepa Shivaram

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GOP looks for veto-proof majorities in Wisconsin Legislature

GOP looks for veto-proof majorities in Wisconsin Legislature

Wisconsin could take a sharp conservative turn after November, regardless of whether Democratic Gov. Tony Evers wins reelection this fall. That's because Republicans are within striking distance of gaining veto-proof majorities in the battleground state's Legislature.
by The Associated Press

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Johnson, Barnes polished in 1st Wisconsin Senate debate

Johnson, Barnes polished in 1st Wisconsin Senate debate

In battleground Wisconsin, it was a welcome chance for both candidates to clarify their positions on a variety of issues, including crime, the economy and abortion.

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Hennepin County attorney candidate renews lapsed law license

Hennepin County attorney candidate renews lapsed law license

A candidate for Hennepin County attorney says she is renewing her law license after temporarily deactivating it. After it came to light that Martha Holton Dimick is no longer authorized to practice law in Minnesota, her campaign said she paid the license fee Thursday, and the state is expected to restore her authorization in the coming weeks.
by Matt Sepic

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Bernie Sanders stumps for Keith Ellison in Minnesota

Bernie Sanders stumps for Keith Ellison in Minnesota

The Vermont senator and former presidential candidate told hundreds at the University of Minnesota that voters faced a historic choice in the midterm election and encouraged them to support progressive candidates.
by Dana Ferguson

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