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Minn. front-line workers appeal for share of pandemic pay

Minn. front-line workers appeal for share of pandemic pay

As a legislative panel began considering how to divide $250 million in premium pay for those who had to work in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, some suggested the pot of money isn’t big enough.
by Brian Bakst

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Senate advances bipartisan infrastructure deal

Senate advances bipartisan infrastructure deal

Hours after bipartisan Senate negotiators reached a deal on an infrastructure package, the chamber voted to advance it, setting in motion a final vote on the bill in the coming days.
by Deirdre Walsh

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You might consider opting out of the child tax credit. Here's why

You might consider opting out of the child tax credit. Here's why

The first monthly enhanced child tax credit payment has landed, but some families are now opting out. Here's how to decide whether it makes sense for you.
by Andrea Hsu

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4 takeaways from the emotional hearing on the Capitol attack

4 takeaways from the emotional hearing on the Capitol attack

The first House select committee hearing on the Jan. 6 insurrection featured raw and emotional testimony from four law enforcement officers. Here's what you need to know.
by Deirdre Walsh

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Supporters rally for Rep. Thompson at Capitol

Supporters rally for Rep. Thompson at Capitol

Supporters say the DFL lawmaker has been treated unfairly by political leaders and the press.
by Tim Pugmire

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Pelosi appoints 2nd Republican, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, to serve on Jan. 6 panel

Pelosi appoints 2nd Republican, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, to serve on Jan. 6 panel

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday named a second Republican critic of Donald Trump, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, to a special committee investigating the Capitol riot and pledged that the Democratic-majority panel will “get to the truth.”
by The Associated Press

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Fauci says U.S. headed in 'wrong direction' on coronavirus

Fauci says U.S. headed in 'wrong direction' on coronavirus

The United States is in an "unnecessary predicament" of soaring COVID-19 cases fueled by unvaccinated Americans and the virulent delta variant, the nation’s top infectious diseases expert said Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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