Trump says he has directed U.S. Treasury to stop minting new pennies, citing rising cost
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Trump directs Treasury to stop minting new pennies, citing cost
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Trump Orders Treasury to Halt Minting New Pennies to Cut Waste
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Trump directs Treasury to stop making pennies
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