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		<lastmod>2018-12-08T02:44:21+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-12-08T02:45:49+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-12-08T02:48:41+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2018-12-08T02:53:32+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-alexandra-f-sirota-director-of-budget-tax-center-on-senate-proposal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-08T02:54:58+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-on-sb-75-from-alexandra-f-sirota-director-of-budget-tax-center/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-08T02:56:20+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-the-nc-justice-center-trumpcare-is-a-bad-deal-for-north-carolina/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-08T02:57:46+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-n-c-unemployment-rate-inched-up-in-january-continuing-six-month-trend/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-08T02:59:10+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-raising-wages-is-a-womens-issue-press-conference-announces-new-legislation-to-raise-the-minimum-wage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-08T03:00:39+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-the-nc-justice-center-congress-health-care-proposal-would-abandon-north-carolinians-in-need/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-08T03:02:05+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-advisory-raising-wages-is-a-womens-issue-press-conference-to-be-held-on-international-womens-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-08T03:03:45+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-alexandra-f-sirota-budget-tax-center-director-coopers-budget-is-a-step-in-the-right-direction/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-08T03:06:30+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-rick-glazier-executive-director-of-the-nc-justice-center-full-repeal-of-hb2-is-long-overdue/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-08T03:12:57+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-december-local-labor-market-release-a-reminder-that-we-still-have-not-fixed-north-carolinas-economy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-08T03:17:20+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-change-of-administrations-comes-amid-longest-run-of-growth-in-modern-u-s-history-but-also-fundamental-economic-challenges/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-08T03:22:59+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-the-nc-justice-center-raleigh-joins-growing-list-of-nc-cities-counties-working-to-improve-lives-of-its-employees/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-08T03:24:29+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-medicaid-expansion-should-be-allowed-to-proceed/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-08T03:25:49+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-the-nc-justice-center-congress-vote-to-dismantle-health-care-will-cause-chaos-irrevocably-harm-north-carolinians/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-08T03:27:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-justice-center-applauds-gov-coopers-plan-to-expand-medicaid-close-coverage-gap/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-08T03:28:20+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-upcoming-our-kids-cant-wait-forums-focus-on-public-education-and-whats-at-stake-during-this-election-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-10T18:40:17+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-rick-glazier-executive-director-of-the-nc-justice-center-on-todays-hb-514-vote/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-10T18:41:24+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-rick-glazier-executive-director-of-the-nc-justice-center-besty-devos-is-unprepared-unqualified-for-secretary-of-education/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-10T18:41:49+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-the-nc-justice-center-proposed-changes-to-the-public-charge-rule-penalize-hard-working-immigrants-with-low-incomes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-10T18:44:06+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-scotus-decision-on-muslim-ban-puts-our-court-and-nation-on-wrong-side-of-history/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-10T18:44:20+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-the-nc-justice-center-white-house-must-increase-refugee-admission-target/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-10T18:44:43+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-the-nc-justice-center-president-trumps-proposal-to-improve-border-security-and-enforcement-attacks-the-immigrant-community/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-10T18:45:14+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-the-nc-justice-center-executive-order-on-refugees-is-inhumane-and-damaging-to-our-nation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-10T18:45:39+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-the-nc-justice-center-terminating-daca-program-is-a-strong-blow-to-immigrant-communities-across-the-u-s/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-10T18:46:29+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-white-houses-public-charge-rule-penalizes-immigrants-working-low-wage-jobs-could-have-chilling-effect-on-family-enrollment-in-public-supports/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-10T20:49:05+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-the-recession-and-sluggish-recovery-will-affect-millennials-for-years-says-major-new-report/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-10T20:49:42+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>http://action.ncjustice.org/images/SOWNC%202017%20cover.jpg</image:loc>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-dhhs-program-design-for-medicaid-managed-care-is-a-positive-first-step/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-10T20:50:01+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-new-analysis-details-what-the-income-tax-amendment-will-cost/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-12T21:39:33+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-statement-bipartisan-passage-of-certificates-of-relief-bill-is-a-positive-step-forward-for-north-carolinians-with-criminal-records/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-12T21:40:15+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-silver-loading-kept-health-insurance-premiums-affordable-for-north-carolinians-in-2018-analysis-shows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-12T21:42:13+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-new-report-looks-at-how-corporate-tax-cuts-have-hurt-north-carolina/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-12T21:44:19+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-growth-in-concentrated-poverty-shows-increasing-economic-racial-segregation-report-shows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-12T21:45:47+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-new-report-full-integration-of-north-carolina-public-schools-remains-incomplete/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-12T21:46:41+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-advisory-fmla-marks-25th-anniversary-of-passage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-12T21:47:41+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-new-report-ten-years-after-the-great-recession-n-c-s-numbers-arent-where-they-need-to-be/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-13T15:06:55+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-north-carolina-lost-reputation-for-educational-excellence-due-to-years-of-controversial-poorly-executed-efforts/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-13T15:08:19+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-forty-north-carolinians-in-the-top-5-sign-on-letter-to-oppose-tax-rate-cap-amendment/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-13T15:13:14+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-advisory-north-carolina-utilities-commission-to-hold-hearing-on-duke-energy-progress-rate-increase/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-13T15:13:54+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-union-sues-north-carolina-over-law-stripping-rights-from-100000-farmworkers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-13T15:17:12+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-house-tax-plan-paves-the-way-for-compounding-harm-to-nc-families-communities/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-13T15:18:28+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-drivers-license-suspensions-make-it-difficult-to-find-work-can-cycle-individuals-into-criminal-justice-system/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-13T15:19:03+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-new-report-on-minority-owned-businesses-shows-opportunities-for-growth-in-nc/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-13T15:20:42+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-on-the-closing-of-charlotte-school-of-law/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-13T15:22:15+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-statement-daca-is-transformative-for-young-immigrants-and-north-carolinas-economy-new-report-finds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-13T15:23:49+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-june-labor-market-report-a-tale-of-north-carolina-cities/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-13T15:29:35+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-apprenticeship-programs-show-promise-as-strategy-for-creating-jobs-report-finds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-13T15:31:03+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-nc-justice-center-urges-gov-cooper-to-veto-budget/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-13T15:32:25+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-new-report-on-n-c-houses-proposed-budget-shows-lack-of-planning-for-federal-funding-uncertainty-missing-public-investments/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-13T15:35:32+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-court-case-calls-into-question-legality-of-non-compete-agreements-for-low-wage-workers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-13T15:36:49+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-triggers-for-state-tax-cuts-provide-illusion-of-fiscal-responsibility-but-in-reality-have-hurt-north-carolina/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-13T15:39:55+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-new-education-primer-breaks-down-importance-of-where-and-how-education-is-financed-in-nc/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-13T15:41:29+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-ncs-2013-tax-choices-will-be-felt-in-this-budget-debate-new-report-says/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-13T15:43:14+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-republican-congress-health-care-affordability-proposals-dont-measure-up/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-13T15:46:53+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-each-of-ncs-congressional-districts-stands-to-lose-health-coverage-under-american-health-care-act/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-13T16:05:33+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-medicaid-matters-series-highlights-impact-of-program-on-ncs-most-vulnerable/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-13T16:08:20+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-house-health-plan-would-jeopardize-substance-abuse-treatment-for-thousands-of-north-carolinians/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-13T16:09:03+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-lawmakers-have-failed-to-provide-necessary-funding-for-districts-to-meet-class-size-goals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-13T16:10:21+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-ahead-of-memorial-day-report-shows-ncs-need-to-commit-to-policy-choices-to-help-living-veterans-service-members/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-13T16:55:52+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-rick-glazier-chris-fitzsimon-on-arrest-of-policy-watch-reporter-during-special-session/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-14T21:41:53+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-advisory-local-groups-outline-risks-of-repealing-the-affordable-care-act-without-a-replacement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-14T21:45:08+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-policymakers-can-help-hurricane-matthew-victims-by-halting-corporate-income-tax-cut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-17T16:26:06+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-converting-businesses-into-employee-owned-enterprises-could-save-jobs-and-empower-communities/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-17T16:27:04+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-nc-justice-center-applauds-wake-county-board-of-commissioners-move-to-provide-paid-parental-leave/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-17T17:59:12+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-as-national-economy-moves-toward-full-employment-many-nc-communities-left-behind/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-17T18:01:33+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-time-for-north-carolinians-to-sign-up-for-affordable-health-coverage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-17T18:03:21+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-the-nc-justice-center-state-leaders-must-respond-to-needs-of-those-most-affected-by-hurricane-matthew/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-17T18:14:21+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-nc-department-of-commerces-insufficient-language-services-found-to-violate-civil-rights-act/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-17T18:22:47+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-the-nc-justice-center-on-the-shootings-and-protests-in-charlotte/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-17T18:26:28+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-rick-glazier-executive-director-of-the-nc-justice-center-investors-criticism-of-hb2-lays-waste-to-argument-against-bills-economic-impact/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-17T18:27:18+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-more-than-1-6-million-north-carolinians-live-in-poverty-and-struggle-to-afford-the-basics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-17T18:30:11+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-new-census-data-show-that-without-medicaid-expansion-ncs-health-coverage-gains-lag-behind-other-states/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-17T18:32:10+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-dont-call-it-a-comeback-says-major-new-report-from-nc-justice-center/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-17T18:33:50+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-north-carolina-earns-a-d-grade-for-failing-to-adopt-supportive-workplace-policies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-18T14:23:03+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-itt-tech-students-warned-to-be-careful-of-student-debt-relief-scams/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-18T14:25:44+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-rick-glazier-executive-director-of-the-nc-justice-center-on-court-ruling-striking-down-ncs-voter-suppression-law/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-18T14:36:09+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-new-poll-in-north-carolina-shows-strong-public-support-for-a-national-paid-family-medical-leave-fund/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-18T14:41:46+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-nc-justice-center-calls-on-gov-mccrory-to-veto-achievement-school-district-bill/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-18T14:57:09+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-executive-director-rick-glazier-on-the-tragedies-in-baton-rouge-st-paul-and-dallas/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-18T15:09:56+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-rick-glazier-executive-director-of-the-nc-justice-center-for-all-the-talk-of-repeal-damaging-hb2-remains-intact/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-18T15:11:30+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-statement-from-alexandra-f-sirota-on-final-state-budget/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-18T15:13:07+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/commentary-rick-glazier-executive-director-of-the-nc-justice-center-on-proposed-changes-to-house-bill-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-18T15:14:01+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-statement-from-the-nc-justice-center-on-proposed-changes-to-hb2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-18T15:14:58+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/press-conference-government-officials-and-advocates-stand-against-anti-immigrant-house-bill-100/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-18T15:18:09+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-alexandra-f-sirota-hb3-binds-future-choices-of-north-carolinians/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-18T15:19:49+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-statement-from-the-nc-justice-center-on-the-dapa-supreme-court-decision/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-18T15:20:58+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-north-carolina-does-not-have-countrys-fastest-growing-economy-according-to-may-labor-market-data/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-18T15:22:06+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-the-top-1-percent-earned-almost-18-times-more-than-everyone-else-in-n-c-in-2013/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-18T15:22:59+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-alexandra-f-sirota-senate-tax-measure-threatens-n-c-s-future/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-18T15:24:24+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-proposed-consumer-loan-rule-includes-harmful-exemptions-and-loopholes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-18T15:29:45+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-rick-glazier-u-s-court-of-appeals-makes-it-clear-hb2-effectively-violates-federal-law/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-18T15:31:06+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-statement-on-senate-budget-proposal-from-alexandra-sirota-budget-tax-center/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-18T15:32:03+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-advisory-patients-and-providers-to-call-on-nc-general-assembly-governor-to-close-the-medicaid-gap/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-18T15:34:41+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-in-a-huge-win-for-workers-new-federal-overtime-rule-raises-wages-for-156000-salaried-north-carolinians/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-18T15:36:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-statement-on-house-budget-from-alexandra-sirota-budget-tax-center/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-18T15:38:52+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-north-carolina-must-choose-our-states-prosperity-or-tax-breaks-for-the-well-off-new-report-says/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-18T15:41:28+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-rick-glazier-lawsuit-against-the-justice-department-continues-to-ignore-hb2s-very-real-discriminatory-impacts/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-18T15:42:36+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-on-governors-released-budget-proposal-from-alexandra-sirota-director-of-the-budget-and-tax-center/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-18T15:44:34+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-governors-budget-investments-represent-small-fraction-of-what-is-needed-to-help-grow-north-carolinas-economy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2018-12-18T15:45:23+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-01-07T20:49:33+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-01-07T20:57:11+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-01-07T21:00:05+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-01-07T21:01:49+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-01-07T21:06:07+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-01-07T21:20:09+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-01-08T03:52:09+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-01-08T04:01:56+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-01-08T04:10:55+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-01-08T04:16:40+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-01-08T04:18:49+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2019-01-08T04:45:37+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-01-08T05:20:52+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-01-08T05:23:24+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-01-08T05:26:10+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-01-08T05:47:40+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-01-08T05:50:39+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-01-08T05:57:30+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-despite-federal-ruling-progress-on-relief-for-immigrants-will-continue/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2019-01-08T06:26:52+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-01-08T06:33:22+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-it-is-immoral-irrational-and-unacceptable-to-hold-our-nation-hostage-over-building-a-border-wall/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-09T15:54:55+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-01-14T18:36:55+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-01-14T18:38:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-01-14T18:40:46+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-unemployment-rates-increase-in-72-counties-even-as-policymakers-move-to-reduce-access-to-food-assistance/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-14T18:41:47+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-states-at-forefront-of-innovation-posted-stronger-economic-growth-than-north-carolina-since-start-of-great-recession/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-14T18:43:11+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-north-carolinas-immigrant-population-a-crucial-contributor-to-states-economic-vitality/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-14T18:44:27+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-north-carolinas-spending-on-higher-education-cut-deeply-since-2008/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-14T18:45:23+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/new-fact-sheet-raising-the-minimum-wage-would-cause-major-boost-for-states-economy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-14T18:46:23+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-more-than-1-million-nc-taxpayers-working-families-benefited-from-state-earned-income-tax-credit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-14T18:47:45+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-nc-poverty-climbed-or-stayed-steady-from-2007-2013-despite-economic-recovery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-14T18:48:52+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-full-economic-recovery-still-eludes-north-carolina-seven-years-after-the-great-recession/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-14T18:50:02+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-mccrorys-budget-proposal-ignores-need-for-investments-in-families-communities/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-14T18:51:04+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-gov-mccrorys-budget-choices-will-shape-north-carolinas-future/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-14T18:52:51+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-north-carolinas-incentive-programs-keep-picking-losers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-14T18:53:43+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-top-1-of-north-carolina-earners-continue-to-pull-away-from-everyone-else/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-14T18:54:39+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-eliminating-capital-gains-from-state-income-tax-would-favor-wealthy-over-average-people-threaten-economic-growth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-14T18:55:40+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/race-disability-discrimination-top-claims-of-housing-discrimination-in-north-carolina/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-22T16:07:46+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-advisory-federal-employees-in-raleigh-to-protest-government-shutdown-on-january-25/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-24T18:39:41+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-advisory-a-tale-of-two-states-doctors-patients-make-case-for-medicaid-expansion-in-north-carolina/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-25T15:55:38+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/new-report-expanding-medicaid-would-be-transformative-for-ncs-uninsured-population/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-29T19:55:28+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/new-labor-market-data-north-carolina-regional-economies-moving-in-different-directions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-30T20:20:51+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-lawmakers-make-health-coverage-for-half-a-million-north-carolinians-a-priority-with-companion-bills-sb3-and-hb5-calling-for-a-clean-medicaid-expansion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-01-30T21:25:24+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-nc-justice-center-blue-llp-searching-for-hundreds-of-workers-who-were-not-paid-overtime-while-building-massive-solar-farm/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-06T15:45:54+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-release-buyer-beware-dangerous-new-short-term-health-plans-abound-during-open-enrollment/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-06T20:57:10+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/skimpy-health-plans-not-a-solution-for-north-carolinas-uninsured-farmers-and-farm-workers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-06T20:59:22+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/state-millionaires-taxes-can-fund-key-investments-without-harming-state-economies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-07T16:35:43+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/new-report-low-wage-jobs-public-funding-are-affecting-quality-of-early-childhood-education/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-02-12T19:08:59+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/new-report-legislation-to-address-ncs-school-building-crisis-would-only-begin-to-address-school-facility-needs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-05T16:52:07+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/pam-silberman-nc-justice-centers-lifetime-champion-of-justice-presented-with-order-of-the-long-leaf-pine/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-08T21:07:21+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/new-data-job-growth-falters-in-n-c-over-past-6-months/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-11T19:33:50+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/new-report-raising-the-minimum-wage-boosts-paychecks-creates-more-good-jobs-helps-build-thriving-businesses-and-communities/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-21T16:09:26+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/new-report-medicaid-expansion-likely-to-generate-savings-for-n-c-s-budget/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-21T18:59:13+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/new-labor-market-data-sluggish-job-growth-in-nc-and-us-persists-into-2019/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-22T16:59:49+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/new-report-shows-what-it-takes-to-pay-for-basics-in-all-100-n-c-counties/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-27T17:27:08+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/nc-senators-propose-work-reporting-requirements-for-parents-who-receive-medicaid-even-as-federal-court-judge-strikes-down-such-requirements-for-other-states/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-03-28T14:51:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-despite-critical-bipartisan-consensus-to-close-coverage-gap-flawed-nc-health-care-for-working-families-bill-forces-people-to-jump-through-unnecessary-harmful-hoops-to-gain-coverage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-09T17:33:21+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/new-report-eliminating-the-franchise-tax-could-risk-investments-in-education-roads-bridges/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-09T17:58:47+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/media-advisory-press-conference-advocacy-day-to-call-on-lawmakers-to-expand-medicaid-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-11T15:16:51+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/joint-media-statement-hb655-will-not-deliver-health-care-for-ncs-working-families/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-04-17T17:10:32+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/new-report-storybook-highlights-impact-of-medicaid-gap-on-veterans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-23T17:37:21+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-budget-tax-center-director-alexandra-sirota-on-house-budget/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-23T17:39:01+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/bipartisan-group-of-lawmakers-national-experts-to-discuss-barriers-to-reentry-as-part-of-second-chance-lobby-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-23T17:43:46+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-gov-coopers-executive-order-providing-paid-leave-to-state-employees-is-a-positive-step-forward/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-23T18:17:53+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-senate-budget-proposal-fails-to-raise-spending-to-meet-ncs-unmet-needs-and-support-our-economic-future/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-29T13:52:20+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/economic-growth-showers-only-part-of-n-c-with-prosperity-in-april/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-05-29T19:35:16+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-11T15:22:06+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-11T15:35:47+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/bilingual-education-advocates-to-gather-for-advocacy-day-at-the-ncga-on-june-6th/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-11T15:39:40+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-13T17:36:51+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-18T20:30:17+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-26T14:10:58+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-26T14:11:53+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-26T14:35:28+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-rick-glazier-executive-director-of-the-nc-justice-center-on-disappointing-supreme-court-gerrymandering-decision/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-27T16:31:13+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-rick-glazier-executive-director-of-nc-justice-center-on-supreme-courts-encouraging-decision-on-census-question/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-06-27T17:48:31+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-06-28T15:06:11+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-07-08T18:31:37+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/statement-from-rick-glazier-on-governors-proposal-for-a-better-budget-for-nc/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-07-09T15:32:40+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-07-09T15:59:48+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-07-09T20:47:58+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-07-22T16:04:13+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-07-22T16:11:05+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2019-07-24T14:39:26+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/making-apprenticeships-work-for-the-u-s-new-report-reveals-strategies-for-eliminating-barriers-to-completion-for-youth-apprenticeship-programs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-07-25T15:50:23+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/junes-local-labor-market-previews-worrying-trends/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-08-02T19:12:47+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/legal-groups-urge-lake-arbor-residents-to-seek-legal-advice/</loc>
		<lastmod>2019-08-09T15:52:39+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.ncjustice.org/trump-administrations-public-charge-rule-an-improvement-on-previous-drafts-but-still-penalizes-low-wage-immigrants-and-their-families/</loc>
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