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However, Hegseth, 36, doesn't have any experience leading a large organization, let alone one with nearly 350,000 employees. He also supports privatizing parts of the VA, a highly unpopular opinion among veterans.
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In his final 10 days in office, President Barack Obama is expected to grant clemency to dozens, even hundreds, of federal prisoners. It's a unique power of the presidency that Obama has turned into one of his signature initiatives. Nearly three years ago, the Justice department asked for help canvassing the federal prison system for low-level, non-violent offenders who could be released early through executive order. One of the lawyers who answered his call is JaneAnne Murray. She's a law professor at the University of Minnesota and on the steering committee of Clemency Project 2014, which has reviewed thousands of requests for clemency.
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Most speakers were highly critical of police, saying officers disproportionately target people of color for traffic stops. No one spoke in favor of policing the way it is now.
MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler about the future of Gophers football and about how the latest scandal could affect funding from the state.
With the NFL post-season in full swing, Twin Cities officials are taking notes and making plans for what they hope will be a safe, giant party next year at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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