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NightSide - Salem Mayor Talks New Initiative

BOSTON (CBS) - The city of Salem has recently announced an initiative that allows people to help homelessness by texting a monetary donation rather than giving money directly to panhandlers. The funding will go to non-profit organizations to provide supportive services to people in need. Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll joins Dan to discuss the details of this program and why this particular method was chosen.

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