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National strike in France shuts down cities over Macron's pension reform plans

National strike in France shuts down cities over Macron's pension reform plans

Thousands of people march in the streets of Paris, Lyon, Marseille and other French cities, in a general strike that reflects anger both at Macron and his retirement plan.
by Bill Chappell

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Forecast: Minnesota has a $1.3 billion budget surplus

Forecast: Minnesota has a $1.3 billion budget surplus

The state financial forecast released Thursday delivered good news for lawmakers, who’ll open the 2020 legislative session with the state in good economic health. Debates over new spending and tax cuts are likely to follow.
by Briana Bierschbach and Brian Bakst

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Klobuchar returns to Iowa with plan for a changing economy

Klobuchar returns to Iowa with plan for a changing economy

The Minnesota senator's plan includes tax credits to help retrain workers who lose their jobs to automation and support for workers and communities that have relied on the fossil fuel industry. It also calls for more investment in cybersecurity, encouraging small manufacturers to innovate and several measures to help the growing number of "gig" workers,
by The Associated Press

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Impeachment takeaways: History lessons, partisan feuds

Impeachment takeaways: History lessons, partisan feuds

The next phase of the impeachment inquiry of President Trump moved to the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday with public hearings featuring professors of law who discussed the constitutional origins of Congress' impeachment power. Here are some takeaways from the hearing.
by The Associated Press

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Nearly 700,000 SNAP recipients could lose benefits under new Trump rule

Nearly 700,000 SNAP recipients could lose benefits under new Trump rule

The Trump administration has finalized a rule to limit food stamp benefits for single able-bodied adults who can't show that they work more than 20 hours a week, though legal challenges are possible.
by Pam Fessler and Rachel Treisman

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