Opening Belz, Feb. 19

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February 19, 2014 at 3:59PM

Raising minimum wage seen reducing jobs, poverty – WSJ
The CBO, whose director will be in MSP tomorrow, is giving Obama a hard time – National Journal
Minimum wage hike popular in MN, not $9.50 target though – StarTribune
Lending where banks can't, Blackstone thrives in Ireland – NY Times
Comcast looks a lot like a monopoly and US has a broadband crisis – Felix Salmon
Shrunken BP is down but not out – Economist
Beijing's hydroelectric on Mekong has far-reaching implications – Diplomatic Courier
Wayzata clothier delivers forgotten pants to groom in Costa Rica – StarTribune
36 hours on the fake campaign trail with Donald Trump – Buzzfeed

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