Kent Satrang, Fargo, letter: Legislation helps ethanol and, thus, economy

The economics are great for both the ag and oil industry, but the big winner will to be the people of North Dakota, rural communities and North Dakota’s expanding economy.

State Rep. Rick Berg, R-Fargo, letter: Centers of Excellence help N.D. grow

Rep. Merle Boucher, D-Rolete, knows full well that it has been decades since our state has seen the kinds of economic progress we’ve experienced in recent years, largely because of programs and policies like Centers of Excellence.

Patricia Swanson, Hallock, Minn., letter: Peterson’s vote is vital on health care reform

Minnesota’s Congressman Collin Peterson is a key decision maker in this vote.

Bob Sand, Killdeer, N.D., letter: Don’t let congressmen dodge responsibility

National health care reform has many enemies who are well-invested in the status quo. Contributions by corporate interests to candidates seeking election or re-election are investments.

Therese Masters Jacobson, East Grand Forks, letter: Get banks off of flu-vaccine list

I find it disturbing that big businesses can “place an order” for 1,200 doses of limited vaccine as if they were ordering cupcakes at the bakery.

Their Opinion: Quit stalling on UND Sioux logo (The Forum)

North Dakota State Board of Higher Education and University System officials don’t seem to be getting the message: North Dakota’s American Indian Sioux tribes don’t have the University of North Dakota Sioux logo dispute at the top of their agendas.

• How should North Dakota's State Board of Higher Education proceed now that Standing Rock Indian Reservation's tribal chairman has rejected a deadline?

Ross Hartsough, Grand Forks, letter: Don’t let rivalry devolve into enmity

Has the average American lost all sense of decorum? Frighteningly, it appears so.

State Sen. Tim Mathern, D-Fargo, letter: U.S. must catch up with other countries

We are far behind the rest of the industrialized world in how our health care system cares for us. While being patriotic, we can’t be so arrogant to believe America can’t learn something from others.

• What aspects of the House Democrats' health care plan have the best chance to gain public support from liberals, conservatives and moderates?
• Brent McCarthy, Bismarck , letter: ‘Compassionate’ Dems spend others’ money
• Diane Weber, Bismarck, letter: Thanks, Congressman, for health care vote
• Thousands rally to protest health care bill
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John Mosher, Grand Forks, letter: Stop flattering and start covering Obama

If you do not think the press is totally “in bed” with the current administration, look at the way it has reported on Katrina and the swine flu.

• Were Tuesday's elections a national or regional barometer of Barack Obama's presidency and the actions of congressional Democrats?
• How satisfied are you with federal, state and local efforts to deal with H1N1?

Paul Gunderson, Devils Lake, column: Center of Excellence excels at Lake Region

I invite the public to monitor the Dakota Center for Technology-Optimized Agriculture’s progress and assess for itself the worth of this important economic development and research program.

Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., column: Border posts don’t need gold-plated rebuilding

The Department of Homeland Security is way out of line with its plan to tear down 22 of the smaller ports of entry along the northern U.S. border (nine of which are in North Dakota), and rebuild them at a cost of $10 million to $12 million each.

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Diane Weber, Bismarck, letter: Thanks, Congressman, for health care vote

Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., should be commended for supporting the Affordable Health Care for America Act.

• What aspects of the House Democrats' health care plan have the best chance to gain public support from liberals, conservatives and moderates?
• Dem health reform bill gets AARP backing
• Thousands rally to protest health care bill

Brent McCarthy, Bismarck , letter: ‘Compassionate’ Dems spend others’ money

The Democrat’s war on poverty is looking more like a war on self-reliance, prosperity and freedom.

• What aspects of the House Democrats' health care plan have the best chance to gain public support from liberals, conservatives and moderates?
• Were Tuesday's elections a national or regional barometer of Barack Obama's presidency and the actions of congressional Democrats?
• Diane Weber, Bismarck, letter: Thanks, Congressman, for health care vote
• John Mosher, Grand Forks, letter: Stop flattering and start covering Obama

DAVID BRODER: Tuesday’s results demand Democrats’ attention

Tuesday’s defeats in gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey not only ended a decade or more of Democratic gains in those states but signaled possible trouble ahead in the midterm elections at the national level.

• David Broder
• Were Tuesday's elections a national or regional barometer of Barack Obama's presidency and the actions of congressional Democrats?
• OUR OPINION: In search of good government

Leah Byzewski, Grand Forks, letter: Thanks for helping Halloween event succeed

On behalf of the Grand Forks County Historical Society, I’d like to thank everyone who attended our first annual “Half Pint Haunt” and the “Legends of Terror ‘Haunted House.’”