GOVERNMENT
Freedom Friday: Congress helps individuals with disabilities obtain independence and self-sufficiency
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was founded on the belief that every individual has the right to work and make choices that affect his or her life. Congress enacted and amended (1998) the Rehabilitatio...
Posted on 5/24/13 at 9:12 AM
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Major Truss Bridge Collapses in Washington, another Ohio River Truss Bridge Doomed, another Iowa Truss Bridge's future in Limbo, Hope for Minnesota Bridge? O...
Posted on 5/24/13 at 4:29 AM
Medicare Medical (Part B) premium varies with income
Medicare Medical (Part B) coverage helps pay for doctors services and outpatient care along with other services. Most people incorrectly think that the costs of providing Medicare Part B coverage are...
Posted on 5/20/13 at 3:49 PM
What to do about $4.00 gas?
Join the May Bike Month Challenge and ride your bike and burn calories instead of gas. Congratulations Sharon Fowler! You win a cool new "Fargo" cap in the May Bike Month Challenge! You can join...
Posted on 5/17/13 at 6:33 AM
Famed civil rights leader Angela Davis to speak at next UND ‘Great Conversation’ at the Fritz
The University Program Council, a division of Student Government at the University of North Dakota, invites the public to a Great Conversation featuring Civil Rights Movement activist Angela Davis o...
Posted on 1/30/13 at 3:05 PM
Tax on cigarettes to back new Vikings stadium construction 
About $24.5 million from increase would plug possible funding deficitST. PAUL – Smokers will provide the backstop to Viking stadium construction funding, the governor and legislative leaders announced Thursday night.
By Danielle Killey and Don Davis, Forum News Service , May 16, 2013
Obama: IRS acting commissioner has resigned 
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Wednesday announced the resignation of the top official at the Internal Revenue Service following a controversy over the agency's targeting of conservative political groups.
By Associated Press , May 15, 2013
Senate OKs measure blocking fees for Missouri River water 
WASHINGTON - A proposal to charge for water in Missouri River reservoirs would be banned under legislation passed Wednesday by the U.S. Senate.
By Patrick Springer , May 15, 2013
House panel set to OK cut in food stamp program 
WASHINGTON — The House Agriculture Committee is considering a five-year farm bill that would make small cuts to the $80 billion-a-year food stamp program.
By Associated Press , May 15, 2013
VIDEO: Tiny Minnesota town’s 4-year-old mayor draws national attention 
By Anna Erickson, Forum News Service , May 14, 2013
Senate panel approves massive farm bill with 15-5 vote 
WASHINGTON — The Senate Agriculture Committee has approved a massive five-year farm bill that would cut spending while also creating new subsidies for farmers.
By Associated Press , May 14, 2013
Fargo denies Cash Wise Liquor move 
FARGO – City commissioners here are not ready to allow Cash Wise Liquor to open up a new location in south Fargo.
By Erik Burgess , May 13, 2013
US government files morning-after pill appeal
NEW YORK — The Obama administration on Monday filed a last-minute appeal to delay the sale of the morning-after contraceptive pill to girls of any age without a prescription.By Associated Press , May 13, 2013
Government obtains wide AP phone records in probe 
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department secretly obtained two months of telephone records of reporters and editors for The Associated Press in what the news cooperative's top executive called a “massive and unprecedented intrusion” into how news organizations gather the news.
By Associated Press , May 13, 2013
Budget surpluses spur tension in some GOP states, including ND 
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Turns out that cutting was the easy part. Now Republicans who control a majority of the state capitols in the United States face a far greater philosophical dilemma — what to do with all the money when an improving economy suddenly creates a surplus in revenues?
By Associated Press , May 13, 2013
City to block downtown Fargo bar patio work until lot fixed 
FARGO – A downtown bar owner who is being sued by the city because his private parking lot isn’t up to code likely won’t be able to expand his patio until the parking lot issue is settled.
By Erik Burgess , May 11, 2013
Griggs County Courthouse plans spark backlash 
COOPERSTOWN, N.D. – A group of Griggs County residents will begin circulating petitions this week for the recall of all five Griggs County commissioners.
By Kevin Bonham, Forum News Service , May 11, 2013
Rep. Peterson hopeful for passing farm bill this summer 
MINNEAPOLIS – An influential Minnesota voice on agricultural policy said Wednesday that he’s hopeful Congress will pass a new farm bill this summer after efforts last year failed amid election year politics.
By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press , May 08, 2013
Fargo officials bristle at Legislature 
FARGO – The legislative sausage-making process is causing some frustration among city leaders here.
By Erik Burgess , May 07, 2013
Like its economy, North Dakota’s government spending is booming 
FARGO – At a time when many states are pinching pennies to balance their government budgets, North Dakota just increased education funding, allocated billions to infrastructure improvements and provided $1.1 billion in tax relief.
By Patrick Springer , May 07, 2013
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