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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Food stamp cut begins farm bill debate
By Don Davis Food stamps are at the same time the biggest hurdle to enacting federal farm policy and a necessary part of passing the farm bill. Discussion about cutting spending for the program to fee...
Posted on 6/18/13 at 5:16 PM
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA NEWS UND co-sponsors sixth annual summit on unmanned aerial systems in Grand Forks May 22-23
How unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are used for both peaceful and military purposes will be the focus of the Sixth UAS Action Summit May 22-23 at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. The conference the...
Posted on 5/16/12 at 8:43 AM
STAFF BLOG MIKKELPATES.AG-AT-LARGE Peterson says Crystal talks good news, union may be adjusting language
U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., a champion of the sugar industry as ranking member on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, said it is good news that the two sides are planning to meet. He had n...
Posted on 8/24/11 at 4:24 PM
Collin Peterson: Health care reform repeal has 'no chance' 
The Minnesota representative says he’s willing to work with Republicans to change the health care reform package ‘piece by piece,’ but he won’t support a full repeal of the legislation.
January 05, 2011
Conrad may switch to ag committee
Senator cites importance of farm billSen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., may leave his powerful position as chairman of the Senate Budget Committee to take the chairmanship of the Agriculture Committee. Conrad had indicated his intention to consider the move in conversations inside the beltway earlier in the week. The story was picked up Wednesday by Washington, D.C.-based blog The Hill.
By Chuck Haga and Ryan Johnson , November 11, 2010
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DFLer Peterson wins 11th term in Minnesota's 7th District
Democrat Collin Peterson has beaten Republican Lee Byberg for another term in his northwestern Minnesota congressional district.
By Associated Press , November 02, 2010
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U.S. House 7th race: Time for new generation has come, Byberg says
Increasing tax revenue and reducing costs are the only two ways to reach a balanced federal budget, Republican Lee Byberg said Saturday morning at a Beltrami County Republicans pancake breakfast rally. And the way to increase revenue is “by reducing individual and corporate taxes,” he said.
By Brad Swenson , November 01, 2010
OUR OPINION: Re-elect Collin Peterson
In a Congress of extremes, America is going to need a few bridge-builders. One of them should be Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn.
He deserves (and likely will win) re-election.
By Tom Dennis for the Herald , October 28, 2010
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Three running to oust Peterson
Three challengers aim to unseat Rep. Collin Peterson in the U.S. House race in the Minnesota 7th District.
Mostly rural and conservative, the 7th District is Minnesota’s largest, covering 35 western counties — including Moorhead and Clay County.
By Dave Roepke , October 27, 2010
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Peterson talks water, farm bill, economy
U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson met with an agriculturally inclined crowd here Saturday, hashing over the next farm bill, the state of the economy and the ever-present regional issue of flood control.
Peterson, a Democrat who represents western Minnesota, offered a vision for water retention in the Red River Valley — one he also touted in August in East Grand Forks.
October 16, 2010
Byberg wins Minnesota U.S. House District 7 GOP primary
Willmar businessman Lee Byberg beat Alexandria, Minn., resident Alan Roebke by a strong margin in the Republican run-off for Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District race.
By Kristen Daum , August 11, 2010
Peterson keeps fundraising advantage over opponents
Incumbent Democrat Collin Peterson is continuing his fundraising advantage over the four vying against him for Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District seat.
By Kristen M. Daum , July 23, 2010
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MINNESOTA POLITICS: Governor, judge share stage warily ... Tip credit buzz ... Wadena help ... more
Politics may make strange bedfellows, but it also makes strange stagefellows. When Minnesota’s chief justice and a new Supreme Court justice were sworn in a few days ago, Gov. Tim Pawlenty and a judge he has frequently, publicly and strongly criticized sat near each other.
By Don Davis , July 18, 2010
MINNESOTA POLITICS: Dayton, GOP clash ... $2.4M in gov race ... Pawlenty's PAC ... more
The Minnesota governor’s race continues to focus on tax cuts, with the focus shifting from restaurant tips to military pensions. GOP Chairman Tony Sutton is criticizing Democrat Mark Dayton for opposing an income tax exemption for military veterans.
July 16, 2010
N.D. POLITICS: Doctor named to fitness panel ... Wildlife photo contest ... Ag forum Wednesday ... more
A North Dakota doctor is joining famous athletes and first lady Michelle Obama on a national council to promote fitness, sports and nutrition. Pediatrician Stephen McDonough of Bismarck called the opportunity “a dream come true.”
By Teri Finneman , July 04, 2010
Alan Roebke, Alexandria, Minn., letter: Peterson shares blame for meltdown
Minnesota Rep. Collin Peterson’s tenure on the House Agriculture Committee failed America in its congressional oversight obligation by failing to regulate and prevent derivatives, swaps, options and futures from devouring real markets. It turned our renowned U.S. marketplace from a safe haven of wealth and investment into a gambling casino.
By Alan Roebke , June 29, 2010
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MINNESOTA POLITICS: Foes ask: Where's Keiliher? ... GOP links Peterson to liberals ... Keillher/Gunyou vow to aid cities ... more
Minnesota Democratic governor candidates Mark Dayton and Matt Entenza have wondered aloud where Margaret Anderson Kelliher has been. After a recent education forum they both attended, Dayton said Kelliher has been missing in action from forums. Dayton said he had missed a couple of forums, but he feels it is his obligation to attend all he can.
By Don Davis , June 26, 2010
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