POLITICS
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
Thousands rally to protest health care bill
Chanting “Kill the bill,” thousands of conservatives rallied at the Capitol today against the Democrats’ health care overhaul plan, labeling it a government takeover of the nation’s medical system.
By Laurie Kellman , November 05, 2009
Dem health reform bill gets AARP backing
AARP today announced its endorsement of the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962) and the accompanying Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961).By Erica Werner and Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar , November 05, 2009
Pawlenty seeks big bucks for new campaign fund
A few hundred GOP activists, lobbyists and other supporters showed up at a Minneapolis fundraiser for the governor’s Freedom First PAC, with attendees paying $1,000 to $5,000 each to attend. Special perks were offered to people who bundled $20,000, $50,000 and $100,000 in contributions. Actors Jon Voight and John Ratzenberger were among those present.By Associated Press , November 04, 2009
GOP sweep: Big governor victories in Virginia, NJ
Independents who swept Barack Obama to a historic 2008 victory broke big for Republicans on Tuesday as the GOP wrested political control from Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey, a troubling sign for the president and his party heading into an important midterm election year.
By Liz Sidoti , November 04, 2009
ELECTION 2009: Obama's clout tested in New Jersey, Virginia
UPDATED 4:43 P.M.President Barack Obama’s political clout was on the line Tuesday as Virginia and New Jersey chose governors in contests that could serve as warning signs for Democrats about the public’s mood heading into an important midterm election year.
By Liz Sidoti , November 03, 2009
Obama: Private, public sectors must create jobs
President Obama says the U.S. economy has pulled back from the brink, and more jobs are needed.By Associated Press , November 02, 2009
Obama stumps in N.J. gubernatorial race
In a final campaign swing on behalf of the only governor seeking re-election this fall, President Barack Obama today pitched Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine’s bid as a key component for the White House to make good on its political promises.By Associated Press , November 01, 2009
MINNESOTA POLITICS: Rural roads accord ... Marty opposes funding stadium ... Pawlenty to Mexico ... more
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty denies any urban favoritism, saying transportation spending is pretty evenly divided between the Twin Cities and the rest of Minnesota.By Don Davis , November 01, 2009
Indian leaders say fed relations better since Obama took office 
Relations between American Indian tribes and the federal government have turned around since Barack Obama became president, tribal leaders said Thursday night after a two-day St. Paul conference.
By Don Davis , October 30, 2009
House Dems unveil health bill, cheered on by Obama
UPDATED 4:05 P.M.The retooled health overhaul bill House Speaker Nancy Pelosi presented today delivers on many of President Barack Obama's goals for reshaping the U.S. health care system, she said. It represents months of negotiations to bridge differences between liberal and moderate Democrats.
By David Espo , October 29, 2009
OBIT: Dave Treen, 81, former Louisiana governor
Former Louisiana Gov. Dave Treen, who became the state's first Republican governor since Reconstruction when he was elected in 1979 but lost a re-election bid to the flamboyant Democrat Edwin Edwards four years later, has died at age 81.
By Associated Press , October 29, 2009
Franken: Health-care legislation will be tough battle
Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., says he does not believe a public option will be tied to medicare reimbursement rates - something North Dakota's congressional delegation doesn't support.
By WDAY Radio , October 28, 2009
McCain exhorts Obama to make Afghan decision now
Sen. John McCain is exhorting President Barack Obama to make a decision quickly on sending additional troops to Afghanistan, saying U.S allies are nervous and military commanders are frustrated.
By Associated Press , October 28, 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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