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The economic downturn has forced many more Minnesotans to look for a new job -- either because of layoffs or a cutback in hours or to supplement retirement. Compared to a year ago, about 40,000 more Minnesotans are unemployed. But over the same period there are 16,000 fewer jobs in the state.
Stocks tumbled more than 400 points in the final minutes of
trading to levels not seen since 2002 as hopes fade that lawmakers
will soon put together an aid package for the U.S. automakers.
Attorney General Lori Swanson is
proposing legislation that would require lenders to negotiate with
homeowners before foreclosing on properties.
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