HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
STAFF BLOG COMPASS POINTS WITH BRAD DOKKEN Conservation groups generally support House Farm Bill version
So far, so good is the word from conservation groups in response to the U.S. House of Representatives version of the Farm Bill. The House Agriculture Committee completed markup of its version of the ...
Posted on 7/12/12 at 10:04 AM
North Dakota House passes two bills limiting abortions 
Legislation passed by the North Dakota House of Representatives Friday would prohibit abortions if a heartbeat can be detected in the fetus or because of the gender or genetic abnormalities.
By TJ Jerke , February 08, 2013
Bill seeks to raise bar for citizen grand jury petitions
A bill in the North Dakota House seeks to change the process for citizen-initiated grand juries, a statute few were aware was on the books until Dunn County residents petitioned to investigate the governor last year.
By Amy Dalrymple , February 03, 2013
GEORGE WILL: Filibusters promote spirit of compromise
Ideas are not responsible for the people who believe them, but when evaluating Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s ideas for making the Senate more like the House of Representatives, consider the source.
By George Will , December 23, 2012
North Dakota House: different views on need for government
The major-party candidates for North Dakota’s only seat in the U.S. House of Representatives present a choice between the legacy of the state’s powerful retired senator or a fixture of Republican government here.
By Christopher Bjorke , November 03, 2012
Sen. Kent Conrad, viewpoint: U.S. House should act on Farm Bill
It now appears that Congress will fail to deliver a Farm Bill to support our nation’s agriculture producers, rural communities and the least fortunate among us. As the Senate passed a bill on an overwhelming bipartisan basis, the fault for inaction falls squarely at the feet of the House of Representatives.
By Sen. Kent Conrad , August 12, 2012
Supporters of Minnesota hunting and fishing bill look for a compromise
The Minnesota House of Representatives didn’t include an increase in the price of hunting and fishing licenses in the game and fish policy bill it passed last week, but a key Senate lawmaker said he remains optimistic a fee hike will pass the Legislature.
By Brad Dokken , April 11, 2012
OUR OPINION: House idles key N.D. engine of growth
In North Dakota, the House of Representatives just clamped down and tightened the screws on the North Dakota University System’s growth. What a short-sighted move, considering the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity provided by the state’s gusher of oil wealth.
By Tom Dennis for the Herald , February 26, 2011
House rejects extensions of Patriot Act provisions
The House of Representatives failed Tuesday to extend the life of three surveillance tools that are crucial to the United States' post-Sept. 11 anti-terror law, a slipup for the new Republican leaders who miscalculated the level of opposition.
By Jim Abrams , February 08, 2011
Steven Queen, Memphis, Tenn., letter: Support write-in candidate Peter Rimar
I’m writing to ask Herald readers to vote for Peter Rimar. He is a write-in candidate for North Dakota’s seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
By Steven Queen , August 19, 2010
Randy Richards, Grand Forks, letter: Cramer impresses as the right candidate
Kevin Cramer left me with the view that not only can he defeat Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., but also he is just the kind of public servant we need representing North Dakota.
February 18, 2010
All Minnesota health programs face cuts
No state health care program escaped Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s budget ax this week.
By Don Davis , February 17, 2010
Margaret Bitz, Fargo, letter: GOP stubbornness blocked health reform
Do we really need another GOP representative following the Pied Piper of right-wing talk-show personnel to keep Congress at a standstill?
January 27, 2010
Key details of health overhaul bill
By Associated Press , November 07, 2009
Congress moves to avoid government shutdown
The House of Representative has approved a measure to avoid a government shutdown.
By Associated Press , October 29, 2009
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