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Biden is first president to mark Indigenous Peoples' Day

Biden is first president to mark Indigenous Peoples' Day

President Joe Biden on Friday issued the first-ever presidential proclamation of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, lending the most significant boost yet to efforts to refocus the federal holiday celebrating Christopher Columbus toward an appreciation of Native peoples.
by The Associated Press

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Journalists from Philippines, Russia get Nobel Peace Prize

Journalists from Philippines, Russia get Nobel Peace Prize

Journalists Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia won the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for their fight for freedom of expression in countries where media outlets have faced persistent attacks.
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Minnesota to expand COVID-19 testing options in schools

Minnesota to expand COVID-19 testing options in schools

The state is making rapid at-home tests available to districts that request them. It’s also handing out grant money to districts that want to hire additional staff or need other help with the logistics of regular testing in schools. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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DFL lawmakers, unions push for end to pay stalemate

DFL lawmakers, unions push for end to pay stalemate

Democrats working on the “hero pay” commission say bonuses should go to a large pool of pandemic workers. Republicans want to limit the number of workers who are eligible so that each one gets a bigger bonus.
by Tim Pugmire

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McConnell offers Dems short-term debt fix amid standoff

McConnell offers Dems short-term debt fix amid standoff

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has given Democrats a new offer to extend the federal debt ceiling through an emergency short-term extension. The Senate has gone into recess so lawmakers can discuss the proposal, delaying a procedural vote on a House-passed bill to suspend the debt cap.
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