POLITICS
Army keeping media from Palin event
Army officials plan to prevent media from covering Sarah Palin’s appearance at Fort Bragg on Monday, saying they fear the event will turn into political grandstanding against President Barack Obama.By Mike Baker , November 19, 2009
Linguists dissect Palin’s way of talkin’
When Sarah Palin burst onto the national political stage there was a lot of talk about her distinctive way of talkin’, you betcha. Heck, she moved to Alaska when she was too young to speak and grew up in the small town of Wasilla, but doggone it, why did she talk like someone from the movie “Fargo”?
By Scott Bauer , November 15, 2009
MATTERS AT HAND: Both sides compromised too soon on health care
This above all, the great bard Shakespeare said: “To thine own self be true.” The modern political equivalent: “Never compromise with yourself.” Apparently, nobody reminded Democrats of this hoary yet timely wisdom when they embarked on their effort to reform America’s health care system. Democrats immediately compromised with themselves, thus jeopardizing the possibility that far-reaching reform could actually occur.November 15, 2009
MINNESOTA POLITICS: Pawlenty in spotlight ... Unallotment fight ... MAPE backs Kelliher ... more
Minnesotans may think their media report on Tim Pawlenty’s potential presidential run only because he is their home-state governor, but the Republican is getting plenty of attention nationwide. Online political writers have been watching Pawlenty closely. But so have traditional media reporters. Several national reporters attended his recent Iowa debut, along with about 10 Minnesota journalists and a few from Iowa.By Don Davis , November 15, 2009
Pomeroy: We ‘must not walk away from reform’
Congressman defends moving bill forwardN.D. rep defends moving bill forward, but won’t guarantee vote when it comes back from House-Senate conference committee.
By Chuck Haga , November 13, 2009
Obama eyes domestic spending freeze 
The Obama administration has alerted domestic agencies to plan for a freeze or even a 5 percent cut in their budgets, part of an election-year push to rein in record deficits that threaten the economy and Democrats' political prospects next fall.
By Andrew Taylor , November 13, 2009
N.D., Minnesota senators: Cost cutting comes first in health care reform
Senate debate on health care reform could begin as early as next week, and Minnesota and North Dakota’s senators - all Democrats - have similar but varied ideas about what should be included in the final legislation.
By Kristen Daum , November 13, 2009
Republican National Committee's health insurance plan covers abortions
Republican Party Chairman Michael Steele learned of the policy's abortion coverage Thursday through a news report and immediately instructed staff to inform the insurance carrier that the RNC wanted to opt out of elective abortion coverage, RNC spokeswoman Gail Gitcho said.
By Christine Simmons , November 13, 2009
AP: Palin book goes after McCain camp but not Levi
Sarah Palin's new memoir provides heart-wrenching anguish about her teen daughter's pregnancy playing out before a national audience. But the 413-page tome doesn't contain a single reference to the father of her granddaughter, soon-to-be Playgirl model Levi Johnston.
By Richard T. Pienciak , November 13, 2009
Fed: Banks need customer consent on overdraft fees
Banks will have to secure their customers' consent before charging large overdraft fees on ATM and debit card transactions, according to a new rule announced today by the Federal Reserve.
By Christopher S. Rugaber , November 12, 2009
Pawlenty addressing N.H. GOP event
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who is widely believed to be considering a presidential bid in 2012, will be the keynote speaker at a New Hampshire Republican event next month.
By Associated Press , November 11, 2009
Republican Sen. Graham censured by South Carolina county GOP
Republican leaders in a South Carolina county have censured their own U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham for working with Democrats on a climate bill and other legislation.
By Associated Press , November 11, 2009
MINNESOTA POLITICS: Early 2010 primary likely ... Pawlenty calls N.H. mayor ... GOP wants their change ... more
It appears Minnesotans will go to the polls for the 2010 primary election in August, a month earlier than usual. A new federal law gives military and other overseas voters 45 days to deal with mail-in general election ballots, but a September primary election leaves too little time to prepare for the general election. Several Minnesota lawmakers plan to move a bill through the 2010 Legislature soon after it convenes Feb. 4.
By Don Davis/Associated Press , November 08, 2009
Pawlenty heads to Iowa as signs point to 2012 run
ST. PAUL — Republican Tim Pawlenty is off today on his first trip to Iowa as a probable but not-yet-declared presidential candidate.
By Associated Press , November 07, 2009
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.
November 05, 2009
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OUR VOICES Music and politics (and copyrights)
During the buildup to the November election, there was a fair amount of controversy when politicians used music without the permission of the songwriters or original artists (Heart had a public gripe against Sarah Palin walking onstage at appearances while "Barracuda" blasted over lou
Posted by: Ryan Johnson on Jul 21, 2009 at 2:57 PM | Valley SoundWinners, losers hold different views
In politics, it is all about winning. Take, for instance, Al Franken's razor-thin victory over Norm Coleman in the Minnesota U.S. Senate race. The day after the state Supreme Court ruled in Franken's favor, making him Minnesota's newest senator, Brian Melendez, the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party ch
Posted by: Don Davis on Jul 3, 2009 at 1:47 PM | Capitol ChatterGOP candidate announcements start
An onslaught of Republican governor candidate announcements begins in the next few days. State Rep. Marty Seifert of Marshall visits 14 cities on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to formally announce he will run. He just left the House minority leader job to seek the governor's position. State Sen.
Posted by: Don Davis on Jul 3, 2009 at 9:49 AM | Capitol ChatterPoliticians fight for money
Gov. Tim Pawlenty's unilateral spending cuts, designed to balance Minnesota's budget, affect the poor seeking health care, cities and counties that will lose some state aid and countless others. But the governor reported one complaint overshadows all others he has heard. It does not come from the p
Posted by: Don Davis on Jun 20, 2009 at 8:46 AM | Capitol ChatterPawlenty revamps campaign site
Tim Pawlenty has not said whether he plans to seek a third term, but it might appear that way because Minnesota's Republican governor is rolling out improvements to his campaign Web site. A Pawlenty video welcomes people and a form next to the video box asks visitors to "join the team." I
Posted by: Don Davis on Apr 22, 2009 at 12:57 PM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES ND Senator Dorgan featured in Newsweek
For those of you out there wondering why no one saw the collapse of our financial system coming long before AIG, the flood of foreclosures and government bailouts, apparently someone did. But no one would listen. North Dakota Senator Byron Dorgan foresaw some of the b
Posted by: Prairie Business on Apr 6, 2009 at 12:11 PM | Prairie Pulse
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