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STAFF BLOG DIVERSION DISCUSSION SPECIAL REPORT: Pledges, few specifics foreshadow shortfalls to diversion funding
FARGO If only promises, pledges and political rhetoric paid the bills, then thered be no question how to pay for a Red River diversion. Unfortunately for government officials, multibillion dollar pr...
Posted on 2/5/12 at 12:01 AM
REPUBLIC INSIDER Kristi vs. Stephanie ... no, not that one
It is apparently Kristi Noem's destiny to run against Stephanie again this year. But not Herseth Sandlin, an incumbent congresswoman with $2 million to spend, a statewide reputation and the backing o...
Posted on 2/3/12 at 2:57 AM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER White House, Senate wolf decision upsets Kline
A decision to keep control of the gray wolf at the federal level upset U.S. Rep. John Kline, R-Minn. It is outrageous that the White House and Senate Democrat leadership turned their backs on Midwest...
Posted on 12/17/11 at 11:44 AM
UND NEWS U.S. Sen. John Hoeven speaker at May 7 UND School of Law Commencement
U.S. Sen. John Hoeven of North Dakota will be the featured speaker at the University of North Dakota School of Law spring commencement ceremony at 10 a.m., May 7, in the Chester Fritz Auditorium. ...
Posted on 4/26/11 at 3:43 PM
REGGIE TALES I Can't Believe I Was There
I like to think that I have a decent vocabulary. I'd also like to think that if I had to describe a situation, any situation, I'd have a wide array of words at my disposal in which to choose. But...
Posted on 1/26/11 at 7:32 AM
Kalk announces US Senate candidacy, other Republicans considering race 
Public Service commissioner first to enter 2012 raceVideo inside
FARGO – Exuding patriotism laced with political ambition, Public Service Commissioner Brian Kalk declared Wednesday that he offers the discipline Washington needs to address the problems facing the nation.
By Kristen Daum , April 28, 2011
Berg met with praise, criticism
Residents voice concerns at town hallFARGO – Medicare, America’s financial crisis and last year’s health care reform law were among the predominant topics of conversation during a fiery town hall meeting with Republican Rep. Rick Berg here Wednesday.
By Kristen Daum , April 28, 2011
Forum editorial: Rep. Berg lives up to his promise with health care vote
North Dakota Democratic leaders seem close to sophistry regarding Rep. Rick Berg’s, R-N.D., vote to repeal the year-old federal health care act.
January 23, 2011
House repeals Obama’s health care law
WASHINGTON – Swiftly honoring a campaign pledge, newly empowered Republicans pushed legislation to repeal the nation’s year-old health care overhaul through the House on Wednesday night, brushing aside implacable opposition in the Senate and a veto threat from President Barack Obama.
By David Espo / AP Special Correspondent , January 20, 2011
Let’s see how new crowd does in approval ratings
In December, our Democrat-controlled Congress had an 11 percent approval rating.
By David Poll , January 16, 2011
Minnesota: Walz, Ellison meet with their constituents
MINNEAPOLIS – Two Minnesota members of Congress stressed the importance of continued voter access to elected representatives as they held “Congress on Your Corner” events Friday in tribute to a wounded colleague.
By Patrick Condon / Associated Press , January 15, 2011
Build on health care act to make it better for ND
We talk much (and spend billions daily) about our worldwide military presence protecting freedom, but we should also consider the freedoms Americans have and work to protect them.
By Sen. Tim Mathern , January 14, 2011
Don’t be quick to discard health care reform law
You know the old adage “Look before you leap?” As efforts ramp up to repeal health care reform in Congress, we should take a long look at what that will mean for the quality of health care we have available to us here.
By Bob Jansen , January 06, 2011
It’s been a great honor serving the people of ND
You might imagine that “cleaning out my desk” after serving 30 years in Congress has brought back a treasury of wonderful memories for me.
By Sen. Byron L. Dorgan , January 02, 2011
Retiring Sen. Dorgan spurs action on Indian issues
WASHINGTON (AP) — By any measure, 2010 was a banner year on Capitol Hill for American Indians.
By Matthew Daly, Associated Press , December 29, 2010
11 to Watch in 2011: Hoeven, Berg ready for Congress
In 13 days, John Hoeven and Rick Berg will officially join the U.S. Congress, where they’ll seek to transform months of campaign pledges into action and, they hope, results.
By Kristen Daum , December 23, 2010
Schafer’s ‘sour grapes’ paint inaccurate picture of farm bill
In his Dec. 5 op-ed in The Forum, “I’ll take 2 percent as a start,” Ed Schafer stated that the 2008 farm bill was not paid for and will add billions to the deficit.
By Roger Johnson , December 12, 2010
Diabetes program vital in ND
The lame-duck session of Congress has important work to do in a short time.
By Sen. Byron Dorgan , December 05, 2010
Start with cuts in military budget
The Nov. 2 elections will usher in a new Congress that will be expected to consider the recommendations of the Deficit Reduction Commission.
By John Viacrucis , December 04, 2010
Hoeven, Berg prepare for new Congress jobs
BISMARCK – North Dakota’s newly elected members of Congress have started putting together office staffs and exploring committee assignments, although U.S. Sen.-elect John Hoeven already has assurances he’ll land spots on two key Senate panels.
By Associated Press , November 09, 2010
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