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A visit to Erie's Polish Falcons

by Kai Ryssdal , Daisy Palacios , Caitlin Esch and Raghu Manavalan
Jan 17, 2017
The Pennsylvania county represents the economic dissatisfaction that voters felt during the election.
Erie, Pennsylvania was built on manufacturing, and its county went Republican in the 2016 presidential election after voting for Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012. We dropped in on the Polish Falcons Social Club, Nest 610, to chat with some voters about how their economies are going.
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Wal-Mart touts new jobs in 2017

by Lewis Wallace
Jan 17, 2017
The nation’s largest private employer is expanding in some areas, contracting in others.
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Women's march on DC made possible through digital innovations

by Adam Allington
Jan 17, 2017
It's now easier than ever to organize large protests thanks to today's tech.
Woman rally as part of a nationwide protest against President-elect Donald Trump outside of Trump Tower back in December.
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EPA locks in fuel standards just days before the Trump administration

by Adam Allington
Jan 13, 2017
Automakers must double fuel efficiency by 2025.
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Outsiders hope for jobs in Trump administration

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Jan 13, 2017
Political outsiders are applying for jobs in the Trump administration.
President-elect Donald Trump exits Trump Tower on Monday.
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What will Trump critics do about conflicts now?

by Mark Garrison
Jan 12, 2017
There could be a legal fight brewing.
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Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers thinks Trump tax reforms would hurt the economy

by Kai Ryssdal and Robert Garrova
Jan 11, 2017
Kai Ryssdal spoke with Harvard professor Lawrence Summers about his latest column for the Washington Post.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 17: Outgoing Director of the National Economic Council Lawrence Summers addresses the Council on Foreign Relations' Symposium on Global Economics November 17, 2010 in New York City. 
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Key economic policy positions could remain unfilled after inauguration day

by Amy Scott
Jan 11, 2017
Positions that support Commerce and Labor still need filling.
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Trump’s plan to end conflicts raises questions

by Mark Garrison
Jan 11, 2017
Assets will be transferred to a trust, overseen by his sons
President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a news cenference at Trump Tower on January 11, 2017 in New York City. 
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Outgoing Treasury Secretary Jack Lew talks legacy and economy's future

by David Brancaccio
Jan 11, 2017
"The fact there hasn't been a financial crisis is not a reason to unwind what we've done."
Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew addresses the media after visiting the Marian Anderson Residence Museum to discuss her inclusion on the $5 bill October 21, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.   
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