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Former Bank of America Employees Say They Got Bonuses for Pushing People Into Foreclosure
Reuters says former Bank of America employees testify that the bank lied to federal authorities.
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Harvard Study: Immigrants Subsidize Medicare
Reuters story points out that immigrants subsidize rather than drain Medicare.
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Inner Ring Suburbs Have Strong Population Growth
Star Tribune says high gas prices are helping fuel population growth in inner ring suburbs.
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Housing & Jobs Fights Youth Homelessness
MinnPost reports that Mark Dayton is seeking $5 million to fight homelessness among Minnesota's young. Nicollet Square provides an example of what is possible.
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Minnesota Ending Paper Checks for Tax Refunds
The Star Tribune reports that the state of Minnesota will phase out writing and issuing paper checks. Instead citizens will receive debit cards.
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MN Lawyers Stepup For The Poor
Star Tribune says that Minnesota laywers lead the nation in providing free or reduced cost legal services.
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National Public Radio reports that investors are making quick profits when they purchase distressed homes, fix them up and sell them within six months.
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Poverty Hits Twin Cities Suburbs Hard
The Star Tribunes says the surge in poverty in Twin Cities suburbs is among the highest in the nation.
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Brookings Institute Says Poverty is Soaring in Suburbs
KARE 11 reports that the Twin Cities suburbs are in the top ten when it comes to poverty rates.
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Federal Cuts Affect Minnesotans
The Star Tribune reports that the automatic sequester cuts are having an impact in Minnesota.