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VIDEO: Kalk wins GOP endorsement in U.S. House race 
The early bird got the worm in the five-way race for North Dakota Republicans’ endorsement in this year’s U.S. House race. After three ballots Sunday, state Republicans selected Public Service Commissioner Brian Kalk as their endorsed nominee.
By Kristen M. Daum , April 02, 2012
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Illinois lawmaker chastised for wearing hoodie in House (VIDEO)
Rep. Bobby Rush donned a hoodie during a speech on the House floor Wednesday deploring the killing of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin, receiving a reprimand for violating rules on wearing hats in the House chamber.
By Associated Press , March 28, 2012
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House panel approves contentious GOP budget plan
The top Republican in the House predicted a deficit-slashing GOP budget plan is on track to pass next week despite clearing the Budget Committee by a razor-thin margin. "I am confident that we will have the votes," said House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio.
By Andrew Taylor , March 22, 2012
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House GOP struggles to piece budget together
Conservatives dominating the House are pushing to scrap last year's budget pact with President Barack Obama and impose new cuts on domestic agencies in an election-year drive to show voters they're serious about shrinking the government.
By Andrew Taylor , March 07, 2012
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Cramer, Goettle move up in national GOP program for U.S. House candidates
North Dakota Republican U.S. House candidates Kevin Cramer and Shane Goettle have advanced in a national Republican program that could provide them access to funding and political support throughout the campaign. The National Republican Congressional Committee announced Thursday that Cramer and Goettle are now “On the Radar” candidates, the second step in the group’s “Young Guns” program.
By Herald Staff Report , February 17, 2012
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N.D. GOP candidates in U.S. House race run against Washington, each other
The six Republican candidates competing in North Dakota’s U.S. House race this year are all running against Washington in the hopes of being elected to serve there.
By Kristen M. Daum , February 13, 2012
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GOP U.S. House hopeful Kalk touts ‘grassroots’ support, broad background
Brian Kalk said Wednesday that a growing “grassroots” organization across the state and his experience successfully running for the Public Service Commission in 2008 have prepared him for the crowded Republican endorsement race for North Dakota’s open U.S. House seat.
January 25, 2012
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North Dakota Republican U.S. House candidates debate
Participants take on federal spending, taxes, health care lawSix North Dakota U.S. House candidates declared their support for spending cuts, dumping the new federal health care law and overhauling the income tax during a debate Friday sponsored by a group of conservative organizations.
By Dale Wetzel , January 20, 2012
MATTERS AT HAND: Oil impacts likely focus of 2012 N.D. campaigns
The general election is Nov. 6. Mark your calendars.
By Mike Jacobs , December 31, 2011
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N.D. Dems: Cramer, Kalk must avoid ‘conflict of interest’ in House campaigns
Dem announcement reminds Public Service Commission members to remain ‘impartial regulators’ while raising campaign moneyNorth Dakota Democrats are criticizing two of the state’s three Republican members of the Public Service Commission for a potential “conflict of interest” as they continue their U.S. House campaigns. Alison Kelly, the Democratic-NPL communications director, issued a news release Wednesday reminding Brian Kalk and Kevin Cramer “not to use their current clout as a means of promotion” and said they need to “remain impartial regulators” on the PSC.
December 14, 2011
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House passes $662 billion defense bill
The House has passed a $662 billion defense bill after the White House dropped a veto threat over provisions on handling terrorist suspects. The vote Wednesday evening was 283-136. In a closed-door meeting, conservative Republicans had expressed some concerns over the provisions, fearing an expanded role for the military in domestic law enforcement.
By Donna Cassata , December 14, 2011
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GOP-led House votes to give Congress power over federal regulations
The 241-184 vote on Wednesday sends the bill to the Senate, where majority Democrats are unlikely to place it on the schedule. The legislation would represent a major shift in power from unelected agency officials in the executive branch to elected members of Congress.
By Larry Margasak , December 07, 2011
GOP leaders struggle with next move on payroll tax cut extension
Senate votes Thursday exposed wide reluctance by Republicans to go along with the costly proposal that's a centerpiece of President Barack Obama's jobs agenda. That puts the focus on the GOP-controlled House.
By Andrew Taylor , December 02, 2011
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N.D. Republicans plan December debate for U.S. House candidates
North Dakota’s candidates vying for the Republican endorsement to run for the U.S. House will gather in Valley City later this month for the first debate of the campaign season.
By Herald Staff Report , December 01, 2011
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GOP: Offsetting cuts must cover payroll tax relief
White House: Payroll cuts benefited 400,000 North Dakotans, 3.1 million Minnesotans in 2011Any extension of this year’s payroll tax cut must be paid for with savings from elsewhere in the budget, House Speaker John Boehner said Wednesday. Boehner’s comment meant that House and Senate Republicans are united in demanding that any eventual measure, which could cost over $100 billion, not add to the federal deficit. It also suggested that President Barack Obama and Congress would have to find mutually acceptable savings before any extension could become law. The current tax cut expires Jan. 1.
By Alan Fram , November 30, 2011
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