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May 12, 2020 6:06 PM

House Democrats unveil $3 trillion proposal for coronavirus relief

House Democrats plan a Friday vote on another massive relief bill that has more money for states, help for the jobless and virus-testing funds. Republicans immediately called it a partisan wish list.

by Claudia Grisales, Kelsey Snell and Susan Davis

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May 12, 2020 1:11 PM

Want your stimulus check direct deposited? Sign up by noon Wednesday

If you haven't gotten your pandemic relief payment yet, and you'd like to receive it by direct deposit, make sure the IRS has your bank account information before the May 13 deadline.

by Camila Domonoske

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May 12, 2020 10:47 AM

U.K. extends coronavirus job furlough payments through end of October

The U.K. program pays people idled by the COVID-19 pandemic up to around $3,088 a month. Some 7.5 million jobs have been furloughed.

by Bill Chappell

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May 12, 2020 10:04 AM

Policast: Partisan differences in fighting the pandemic

Partisan differences over the best way to fight the pandemic; state workers may lose a pay raise

by Mike Mulcahy

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May 12, 2020 8:36 AM

Supreme Court hears cases involving Trump's taxes, financial records

How the court decides these cases could dramatically change the balance of power among the three branches of government, shifting America's system of checks and balances.

by Nina Totenberg

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May 12, 2020 5:30 AM

May 12 update on COVID-19 in MN: 614 dead; full 'battle plan' may take weeks

The latest numbers come as Gov. Tim Walz nears a decision nears this week on whether to extend his stay-at-home order in some form beyond Monday.

by MPR News Staff

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May 12, 2020 4:00 AM

Fauci warns states not to 'jump over' guidelines to reopening

The hearing takes place via video conference because three top doctors integral to the government's response to coronavirus and the committee's chairman are self-quarantining.

by Domenico Montanaro

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May 12, 2020 4:00 AM

State workers may lose pay raise as economy tanks

The Minnesota House voted Monday to ratify state employee contracts that would deliver salary increases at a time of a looming budget deficit. The DFL-backed move sets up a showdown with Senate Republicans, who say it’s not a good idea to raise salaries with a budget deficit looming.

by Tim Pugmire

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May 11, 2020 5:54 PM

Feds warn states that online voting experiments are 'high-risk'

As some states turn to internet voting to increase accessibility for vulnerable populations, the federal government sends out an eight-page report detailing the risks.

by Miles Parks

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May 11, 2020 3:40 PM

White House orders staff to wear face masks after new coronavirus cases

Staffers in the West Wing have been directed to wear face masks in the White House, except when at their own desks.

by Alana Wise

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