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A Year After Joplin's Tornado, Life Still a Challenge

One year ago, a tornado packing 200 mph winds tore through the city of Joplin, Mo., killing 161 people and destroying 8,000 buildings -- including many homes. Gwen Ifill and businesswoman Jane Cage, who leads the Citizens Advisory Recovery Team, discuss life in Joplin now and down the road.

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Sacramento Report: Five Bills We’re Watching
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When California legislators come back from summer recess in a couple weeks, it will be crunch time to get their proposals passed.
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Sorting Out Covid Vaccine Confusion: New and Conflicting Federal Policies Raise Questions - KFF Health News
Sorting Out Covid Vaccine Confusion: New and Conflicting Federal Policies Raise Questions - KFF Health News
Should you get vaccinated? Will your insurer pay for it? And will you still be able to find a vaccine? KFF Health News tries to sort out where things stand.
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“Seniors Safe At Home” Homeless Prevention Program Gets Funding Boost
“Seniors Safe At Home” Homeless Prevention Program Gets Funding Boost
Philanthropic groups pitch in $700,000 to continue “shallow rent subsidies” that keep the elderly from becoming unsheltered
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As utilities start to bury power lines, homeowners are increasingly worried about the cost
As utilities start to bury power lines, homeowners are increasingly worried about the cost
More than half a year after January’s fires, utilities are slowly moving forward on their plans to put power lines underground.
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