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Panhandlers in West Michigan

After Michigan's ban on begging was overturned in August 2012, a number of people turned to panhandling to make ends meet.
Brittany Barber, who said she\'s 7 months pregnant, waves her sign at 28th Street and East Beltline in Grand Rapids.
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"Pregnant & Homeless"

Brittany Barber, who said she's 7 months pregnant, waves her sign at 28th Street and East Beltline in Grand Rapids.

Credit: WOOD TV8 - Ken Kolker

Related: More panhandlers at work along 28th St.

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