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Kids who suffer hunger in first years lag behind their peers in school

Kids who suffer hunger in first years lag behind their peers in school

When infants and young kids grow up in homes without enough to eat, they're more likely to perform poorly in kindergarten, a study shows. The younger they experienced hunger, the stronger the effect.
by Rhitu Chatterjee

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Mpls. council proposal aimed at discrimination against subsidized tenants; landlords push back

Mpls. council proposal aimed at discrimination against subsidized tenants; landlords push back

The ordinance before a City Council committee Wednesday morning intends to improve housing options for those getting the federal housing assistance known as Section 8 vouchers. Landlords say it's not needed.
by Matt Sepic

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Could Meals on Wheels really lose funding? Yes, but it's hard to say how much

Could Meals on Wheels really lose funding? Yes, but it's hard to say how much

Meals on Wheels America has seen a surge in donations from worried supporters since President Trump's budget proposal was released. The role of federal funds differs in various local programs.
by Maria Godoy

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More refugees expected to flee to Canada in 2017

More refugees expected to flee to Canada in 2017

The Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council, which provides legal assistance for refugees looking for asylum, expects to handle 1,000 asylum claims this year -- about five times the 2016 amount.
by Cody Nelson

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Counting Americans: A new Mideast box on census is sensitive

The Census Bureau on Feb. 28 for the first time recommended including the new category, which would mostly affect Muslims. The Office of Management and Budget is expected to make the decision later this year.
by The Associated Press

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