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Proposed legislation to change currency spurs Dekalb reaction

By Ryan Felgenhauer | November 9, 2011

Proposed legislation to fully replace the $1 bill with coins was met with support and dislike from DeKalb area establishments and students.The legislation was proposed by Congressman David Schweikert (R-Ariz.), who believes coins will help reduce federal...