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Biden plan to expand child tax credit could help lift millions of kids out of poverty

Biden plan to expand child tax credit could help lift millions of kids out of poverty

The president wants to expand the federal child tax credit for lower-income households. "In one fell swoop, it'll essentially lower the child poverty rate by more than 40 percent," says analyst Chuck Marr.
by Steve Inskeep

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Clash deepens over Chauvin trial security aid

Clash deepens over Chauvin trial security aid

Senate Republicans say they’re not on board with an advance fund to prepare for possible civil unrest during the trials of former Minneapolis police officers over George Floyd’s death. Instead, they’re seeking to push the cost burden to Minneapolis.
by Brian Bakst

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After Myanmar coup, Karen refugees in Minn. fear for homeland

After Myanmar coup, Karen refugees in Minn. fear for homeland

Minnesota is home to one of the country's largest concentrations of the Karen, an ethnic group in Myanmar, who decades ago fled political violence and persecution. Now, they're seeing history repeat itself.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Biden administration resurrects office to help women 'at the breaking point'

Biden administration resurrects office to help women 'at the breaking point'

President Joe Biden pledged that equal pay, paid family leave and affordable child care will be at the forefront of his administration's work. He's creating a Gender Policy Council to take these on.
by Melissa Block

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CEO of social media app Parler says board fired him

CEO of social media app Parler says board fired him

John Matze, Parler's chief executive, was ousted just as the company struggles to find a way back online, with Big Tech companies cracking down on the site after the riot at the Capitol.
by Bobby Allyn

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State regulators push ahead with 'clean car' rules, despite GOP opposition

State regulators push ahead with 'clean car' rules, despite GOP opposition

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is pushing ahead with proposed “clean car” regulations, despite strong opposition from many Republican legislators. Meanwhile, supporters say it's only a small step toward what's really needed to prevent the worst effects of climate change.
by Dan Kraker

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Palm Beach town attorney says Trump can live at Mar-a-Lago full time

Palm Beach town attorney says Trump can live at Mar-a-Lago full time

In a memo to local officials, John Randolph says he agrees with Donald Trump's lawyer that the former president can legally reside at his private club. "It appears the Zoning Code permits him to," he says.
by Greg Allen

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