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State aid for Twin Cities businesses uncertain as end of session looms

State aid for Twin Cities businesses uncertain as end of session looms

Nearly a year after unrest that followed the death of George Floyd, businesses damaged in the violence are watching for signs of help from lawmakers in St. Paul. State Rep. Fue Lee, DFL-Minneapolis and chair of the bonding committee in the House, spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Nelson

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Biden speech takeaways: Government is good, and so are jobs

Biden speech takeaways: Government is good, and so are jobs

The president said the U.S. is "on the move again" after struggling through a devastating pandemic that killed more than 570,000 Americans, disrupted the economy and shook daily life. And he pitched an expansive — and expensive — vision to rebuild the nation's roads, bridges, water pipes and other infrastructure, bolster public education and extend a wide swath of other benefits.
by The Associated Press

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Biden's address to Congress, annotated

Biden's address to Congress, annotated

President Joe Biden addressed a joint session of Congress on the eve of 100 days in office. NPR reporters added fact checks and analysis to his remarks live.
by NPR Staff

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Senate votes to reinstate methane rules loosened by Trump

Senate votes to reinstate methane rules loosened by Trump

Congressional Democrats are moving to reinstate regulations designed to limit potent greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas fields. It's part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to combat climate change.
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GOP's Sen. Scott suggests Dems use race as political weapon

GOP's Sen. Scott suggests Dems use race as political weapon

Sen. Tim Scott is crediting former President Donald Trump and Republicans with creating “a joyful springtime for our nation.” In the GOP's official response to President Joe Biden’s first address to Congress, excerpts of Scott's remarks show he is also asking why the country feels “divided and anxious” despite progress against the pandemic.
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