POLITICS
Palin to host Bachmann fundraiser in Minneapolis
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is hosting a Minneapolis fundraiser for Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann’s reelection effort.
By Associated Press , March 11, 2010
Minnesota Legislature: Pawlenty ‘can work with’ bonding bill
Governor says he'll cut recreation, arts and local projectsMinnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty on Wednesday said he plans to sign a public works bill, which the House and Senate likely will pass today.
By Don Davis , March 10, 2010
Senate candidate Sorum to hold coffee and conversation events
A Fargo architect seeking state Republicans’ nomination for the U.S. Senate race will hold two coffee and conversation gatherings this weekend, he said Wednesday.March 10, 2010
House approves bill allowing tax deductions for earthquake relief donations
A Chile-Haiti relief bill sponsored by Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., and a bipartisan group of House members has been passed by the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously.March 10, 2010
AP-GfK Poll: Obama far more popular than Congress
Americans have come to detest Congress ever more deeply as it nears the end of a nasty fight over health care. But more than half still back President Barack Obama, a bright spot for a Democratic Party counting on its leader to help stave off expected losses in elections this fall.
By Liz Sidoti , March 10, 2010
Health reform supporters, foes press Pomeroy
Rep. Earl Pomeroy continues to find himself in the spotlight as advocates urge him to support health reform and Republican opponents hammer him on the controversial issue.By Patrick Springer , March 09, 2010
Pawlenty talks health care, 2012 presidential run with Esquire
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty gave his first major interview in months with men’s magazine Esquire, an interview published in the March issue that ranged from his stance on government bailouts and health care reform to his possible bid for president in 2012.
March 09, 2010
N.D. Chamber launches advocacy Web site
A new Web site from the North Dakota Chamber of Commerce will encourage the state’s business community and residents to get involved in the legislative process, the chamber announced Monday.March 09, 2010
Pomeroy, bipartisan group sponsors tax incentive bill for earthquake relief donations
Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., was part of a bipartisan group of U.S. House of Representatives members who sponsored legislation to encourage donating to earthquake relief efforts in Chile and Haiti, he announced today.March 09, 2010
Minnesota lawmakers targeting absentee balloting system
ST. PAUL — Minnesota’s drawn-out U.S. Senate election between Democrat Al Franken and Republican Norm Coleman revealed unexpected problems with a little-examined area of elections: absentee ballots.By Briana Bierschbach , March 08, 2010
Pomeroy: Waiting to decide on health care reform support
Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., said today he’s still undecided on supporting federal health care reform and won’t know how he will vote until the final bill is brought to lawmakers.
March 08, 2010
Paul Schaffner's March 8 statement on endorsing Kevin Cramer for the U.S. House
Paul Schaffner's March 8 statement on endorsing Kevin Cramer for the U.S. House of RepresentativesMarch 08, 2010
Former Republican U.S. House candidate backs Kevin Cramer
Paul Schaffner, a former Republican hopeful for North Dakota's U.S. House of Representatives race, has endorsed Public Service Commissioner Kevin Cramer for the Republican nomination.
March 08, 2010
Hedger will not run for U.S. Senate
Kristin Hedger, a prospective candidate for North Dakota’s U.S. Senate race, said today she will not seek the Democratic endorsement this year. But a future political run, perhaps as early as 2012, isn't out of the question.
March 08, 2010
Group says ND ranks 2nd in earmarks per capita
North Dakota ranks second among states in federal earmark dollars per capita, behind only Hawaii, a government watchdog group says.By Associated Press , March 08, 2010
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OUR VOICES Getting help from the Herald's new intern
Earlier today, I gave an hour's worth of mentorly advice to Herald intern Kaitlin Ring. Perhaps
Is 2010 like 1994?
Stafford (center)
Rick Stafford remembers 1994, when Republicans kicked Democrats out of congressional control, and with Tuesday's Massachusetts GOP upset he sees some similarities th
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 — a blog with Prairie Business editor Ryan Schuster
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