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October 2005

More Minnesota Lawmakers Voted on Behalf of Kids in 2005 But Legislative Session Yields Mixed Results (Oct. 25, 2005)
CDF Minnesota Legislative Scorecard Recognizes 23 Lawmakers As "Legislative Children's Champions"
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April 2005

New Minnesota Children's Health Report Provides Road Map for Policy Priorities (Apr. 26, 2005)
High Racial Disparity in Rates of Uninsured Children / 2:1 Asthma Rates for Boys to Girls / Lead Poisoning Remains a Preventable Threat
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March 2005

Four Local Teens Who "Beat The Odds"® Are Spotlighted With Scholarships (Mar. 29, 2005)
Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of Children's Defense Fund will give opening remarks at the annual Beat the Odds awards dinner honoring youth April 12
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February 2005

Commercial Tax Preparers Prey on Low-Income Families With High-Interest Loans of 230 Percent (Feb. 9, 2005)
New Report Findings: The number of these loans issued increased by nearly 10 percent across Minnesota
Commercial tax preparers are preying on low-income families, charging exorbitant fees and interest charges for fast (two-day) refund payment service...
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