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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Minnesota not in lock step behind Obama gun plan
By Don Davis President Barack Obama will tell select Minnesotans on Monday about his plan to reduce gun violence by increasing gun-buyer background checks, outlawing assault weapons and high-capacity...
Posted on 2/4/13 at 11:19 AM
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
Minn., N.D. lawmakers have mixed reactions on Obama plans 
North Dakota and Minnesota’s congressional delegations offered mixed reactions Wednesday to President Barack Obama’s call for sweeping changes to address gun violence in the wake of the Newtown, Conn., school shooting a month ago, but all agreed it’s time for a comprehensive look at the issue.
By Ryan Johnson , January 16, 2013
Farmers get mixed news in federal budget vote
America’s farmers and ranchers are digesting a mixed signal that came from the last-minute extension of federal farm legislation in a bill dealing with the federal budget.
By Don Davis , January 02, 2013
For Peterson, fiscal cliff bill puts budget ‘further behind’
Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., an accountant before turning politician, could not support budget legislation passed on New Year's night because it will grow the federal deficit by $3.9 trillion.
By Don Davis , January 02, 2013
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Lame duck action could turn fiscal cliff into pothole
Lots of talk comes from Washington about a “fiscal cliff” approaching Dec. 31, after which all kinds of serious financial problems could appear, but that talk is subsiding.
By Don Davis , November 18, 2012
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Farm bill could be part of solution to federal budget crisis
The farm bill and impending “fiscal cliff” are being linked because new federal farm policy could produce billions of dollars in savings.
By Don Davis , November 17, 2012
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Farm bill unlikely before fiscal cliff issue resolved
America’s agriculture industry needs to be patient. Jennifer Duffy of The Cook Political Report said Tuesday that an overall budget-debt deal needs to happen before Congress can pass new federal farm policy.
By Don Davis , November 13, 2012
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Minnesota 7th Congressional District: Peterson wins 12th term
In Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District race incumbent Collin Peterson was re-elected Tuesday in a contest that mirrored a similar victory two years ago.
By Dave Olson , November 07, 2012
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OUR OPINION: Re-elect Klobuchar, Peterson in Minnesota
The Democrats show an exceptionally valuable ability to get along and negotiate with Republicans.
By Tom Dennis for Forum Communications , October 21, 2012
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Brad Leeser, Moorhead, letter: Hidden cameras show Peterson’s true views
It's a shame we can’t have an open, public debate, but rather people have to go undercover and record Peterson to find out where he really stands on issues.
By Brad Leeser , October 20, 2012
Peterson bashes anti-abortion group in secretly-recorded video
When U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson stopped to chat with a Concordia College student Tuesday, he thought he was posing for a picture. Instead, he was surreptitiously recorded on video saying a Minnesota-based anti-abortion group that pulled its support for him this year is “extremist.”
By Marino Eccher , October 18, 2012
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Peterson, Byberg spar on farm, health care policies
Candidates for Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District seat stuck to familiar campaign themes in a debate taped Tuesday for Prairie Public television and radio.
By Helmut Schmidt , October 17, 2012
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Peterson: Farm bill unlikely soon, taxpayers could take hit if talks drag into 2013
Without a new farm bill, planned food stamp cuts won’t take effect. Plus, absent a new farm bill, federal law requires crop price supports to default to those in the 1949 farm bill – much higher than today for commodities such as milk and wheat, said Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn.
By Helmut Schmidt , September 16, 2012
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Minnesota, N.D., reps on opposite sides of farm bill cuts
Complying with GOP mandates to reduce spending, the House Agricultural Committee voted on Wednesday to cut $33 billion over 10 years to the nation’s cornerstone nutrition program.
By Kristen M. Daum , April 19, 2012
Minnesota GOP endorses Byberg to challenge Peterson
The party on Saturday called Byberg a "principled conservative leader" who will work hard to rein in out-of-control government spending.
By Associated Press , March 31, 2012
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Peterson: Next farm bill could boost Red River Valley floodwater retention efforts
Minnesota congressman says U.S. sugar program likely to be continuedRep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., said Wednesday that he is optimistic the U.S. sugar program will be continued in the next farm bill, but he said he is unsure when — or if — a proposed $1.78 billion Red River diversion to protect Fargo and Moorhead during flooding can be built given the current “fiscal environment.”
March 14, 2012
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