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Down for the count

The census only happens once every 10 years, and the information it brings in can change how local areas are represented in Congress and in turn the federal dollars they receive. So as forms get sent out across the country, let’s take a look at how census dollars impact communities and how some areas are [...]

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Monday quarterbacking

Last night’s Super Bowl may do wonders for the New Orleans economy after the Saints win, and it was also a big night for some unusual businesses and advertisers. WWNO commentator Andre Perry talks about what he calls the “most pivotal weekend in New Orleans since Katrina.” One baseball card shop in Chicago was pretty [...]

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