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Biden's son won't seek U.S. Senate seat PressPass

Beau Biden's decision makes the Democratic-held seat vulnerable as the Democratic Party and its leader, Obama, are licking their wounds following Republican Scott Brown's victory last week for the Senate seat in Massachusetts once held by Democratic Sen. Edward M. Kennedy; the GOP upset ended the Democrats' filibuster-proof majority in the Senate.

By Randall Chase , January 25, 2010

Democrats begin discussing smaller health bill PressPass

President Barack Obama and his Democratic allies are conceding for the first time that they may have to accept a less ambitious health overhaul bill than the massive one they've struggled for a year to assemble.

By Alan Fram , January 21, 2010

Gut-check for Obama, Dems on health care PressPass

A stinging loss Tuesday in Massachusetts cost Obama the 60-vote Senate majority he was counting on to pass the far-reaching legislation. The outcome splintered the rank and file on how to salvage the bill, energized congressional Republicans and left Obama and the Democrats with fallback options that range from bad to worse.

By Erica Werner , January 20, 2010

Walaker reassured by McConnell’s pledge on flood control PressPass

Walaker reassured by McConnell’s pledge on flood control Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker said he feels more encouraged about the future of federal dollars toward permanent flood protection along the Red River Valley, after hearing Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s pledge to appoint Gov. John Hoeven to key Senate committees if Hoeven is elected to the U.S. Senate in November.

By Kristen Daum , January 19, 2010

McConnell vows Hoeven will serve on key Senate committees if elected PressPass

McConnell vows Hoeven will serve on key Senate committees if elected North Dakota governor officially begins his candidacy with rally in Fargo
If North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven is elected to the U.S. Senate, he will serve on the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Senate Energy Committee, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell pledged Monday in Fargo.

By Kristen Daum , January 18, 2010

Stenehjem applauds withdrawal of Nebraska health care deal PressPass

North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem is applauding the withdrawal of a provision in federal health-care legislation that exempted Nebraska from paying some extra Medicaid costs.

By Associated Press , January 16, 2010

Dorgan’s $4 million campaign fund a worry for N.D. GOP PressPass

Dorgan’s $4 million campaign fund a worry for N.D. GOP Sen. Byron Dorgan, who announced Jan. 5 that he would not run for his fourth Senate term, said this week he did not yet know how much money would be available from his $4 million campaign fund or what he would do with his leftover campaign cash.

By Dale Wetzel , January 14, 2010

Dorgan says he's sticking to decision to leave Senate PressPass

Some groups have been asking North Dakota Sen. Byron Dorgan to reconsider his decision not to run for re-election, but Dorgan says he's sticking to it.

By Associated Press , January 13, 2010

Dorgan says permanent Fargo-Moorhead flood protection a top priority PressPass

Dorgan says permanent Fargo-Moorhead flood protection a top priority Sen. Byron Dorgan said Tuesday he’ll “set the table” for Fargo-Moorhead to get federal funding for permanent flood protection before he leaves office.

By Helmut Schmidt , January 12, 2010

Dorgan doubts Schultz Senate run PressPass

Dorgan doubts Schultz Senate run U.S. Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., told the Herald today he doesn’t expect liberal radio host Ed Schultz will be the Democratic nominee to fill the Senate seat he’ll vacate in 2010.

By Joseph Marks , January 07, 2010

Dorgan leaves big shoes to fill PressPass

Dorgan leaves big shoes to fill Sen. Byron Dorgan will leave big shoes to fill when he leaves office at the end of the year, when it comes to snaring federal — and private — dollars for North Dakota industry, education and research and in meeting the needs of constituents, interested observers say.

By Stephen J. Lee , January 06, 2010

What likely matchups for Dorgan’s U.S. Senate seat are out there? PressPass

What likely matchups for Dorgan’s U.S. Senate seat are out there? North Dakota’s political spotlight turned to the U.S. House race Wednesday as Democratic incumbent Earl Pomeroy announced his intention to seek re-election, and Republican Kevin Cramer said he is seriously considering a run.

By Patrick Springer and Kristen M. Daum , January 06, 2010

Ed Schultz considers Senate run in N.D. PressPass

Ed Schultz considers Senate run in N.D. Former Fargo radio personality and current MSNBC host Ed Schultz was thrust Wednesday onto the list of potential candidates for Sen. Byron Dorgan’s open seat in the fall.

By Mike Nowatzki , January 06, 2010

Dorgan: Hoeven, Obama not reasons for retirement PressPass

Dorgan: Hoeven, Obama not reasons for retirement In a telephone news conference less than 24 hours after his surprise announcement that he would not seek re-election, Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., again said he was not shying away from a potential contest with Republican Gov. John Hoeven.

By Chuck Haga , January 06, 2010

Dorgan’s legacy runs deep in North Dakota PressPass

As a U.S. senator, Byron Dorgan has had a hand in everything from Indian Affairs and energy policies to health care and the fight to bring down the cost of prescription drugs.

By Amy Dalrymple , January 06, 2010

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