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REPUBLIC INSIDER Don't underestimate the Zachary factor
It seems that all eyes are now on Stephanie Herseth Sandlin - will she or won't she run for the US Senate in 2014? NSU's Jon Schaff tells the Argus it appears she's already made up her mind to run, a...
Posted on 4/23/13 at 1:17 PM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Federal failure costs state
By Don Davis The federal governments failure to agree on how to fix its debt problem could cost Minnesota more than $90 million this year. Early numbers show schools and health programs could be among...
Posted on 4/5/13 at 5:04 PM
FREEDOM RESOURCE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC. What's Wrong Wednesday
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Posted on 1/16/13 at 9:40 AM
THE ADVOCATE: THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF MSUM Citizen Forum: Voice your environmental concerns
The Minnesota Environmental Congress will hold a Citizen Forum from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday in the CMU Ballroom. State agency commissioners will give a brief presentation about Minnesotas Enviro...
Posted on 12/11/12 at 6:14 PM
PLANNING INFORMATION AND RESOURCES Post-Election Insights: Helpful Links
We are in the heat of election season and you may be wondering....what happens next? Here is a link to a helpful research document from Eaton Vance that discusses the Fiscal Cliff. I am not a...
Posted on 11/2/12 at 8:59 AM
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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Bachmann bid for GOP leadership gets cool reaction
WASHINGTON — Self-proclaimed tea party leader Michele Bachmann's bid for a top Republican post in the House received a cool reaction Thursday from Speaker-to-be John Boehner, an early test of how GOP leaders will treat the antiestablishment movement's winners in Tuesday's elections.
By Associated Press , November 04, 2010
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Highway funding at risk
I would like to take this opportunity to alert you to the problems that are being caused due to the lack of a multiyear transportation bill.
By Brad Maier , October 02, 2010
GOP ‘Pledge’ makes closing argument to voters
STERLING, Va. (AP) – Pushing toward big gains on Nov. 2, House Republicans promised to end a slew of Democratic policies and restore Americans’ trust in government as they rolled out a campaign manifesto designed to show they’re listening to an angry public and are focused on creating jobs.
By Associated Press , September 23, 2010
Ethics probe against Pomeroy dropped
WASHINGTON – A House ethics review into North Dakota Rep. Earl Pomeroy has been dropped, according to a Washington-based political newspaper.
August 31, 2010
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Schafer: Congress needs to ‘be honest’
Former U.S. Agriculture Secretary and North Dakota Gov. Ed Schafer says members of Congress need to stop playing games with American taxpayers and, instead, be honest with how they plan to pay for costly legislation.
August 20, 2010
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Byberg poised to move ahead in District 7
In preliminary returns for Tuesday’s primary, Willmar businessman Lee Byberg held a roughly 2-to-1 lead in the Republican run-off for Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District race.
August 11, 2010
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Congress passes comprehensive financial reform bill cracking down on banks, Wall Street
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress on Thursday passed the stiffest restrictions on banks and Wall Street since the Great Depression, clamping down on lending practices and expanding consumer protections to prevent a repeat of the 2008 meltdown that knocked the economy to its knees.
By Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press Writer , July 15, 2010
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Case made in Washington for Red River diversion
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Supporters of a plan to build a $1.46 billion Red River diversion heard mixed messages at two Monday hearings.
By Helmut Schmidt , June 29, 2010
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- Tim Mahoney
- Lt. Gen. Robert Van Antwerp, the commanding general and chief of engineers with the corps, reacts to Monday morning's presentations by local, state, and federal officials on Capitol Hill.
- Sally Ericsson, an associate director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, addresses state and local officials during a meeting Monday on Capitol Hill.
- Sen. Kent Conrad reacts after meeting Monday with top Army Crops of Engineers officials on Capitol Hill and explains the fiscal challenge facing the effort to secure funding for a Red River diversion.
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Ethics probe mystifies Earl Pomeroy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – North Dakota Democrat Earl Pomeroy says he doesn’t know why he’s among the eight congressmen being targeted for investigation by the House Office of Congressional Ethics, but he believes the outcome will be in his favor.
June 29, 2010
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- Rep. Earl Pomeroy
- Earl Pomeroy talks with The Forum Monday about the ethics review being pursued against him by the Office of Congressional Ethics in relation to financial regulation reform legislation.
- Pomeroy tells The Forum he expects officials pursuing the ethics review "will come to the right conclusion."
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Ethics investigation of Pomeroy extended
WASHINGTON – An ethics probe has been extended into the fundraising activity of North Dakota Democratic Rep. Earl Pomeroy and seven other congressmen.
By Associated Press , June 27, 2010
Senate committee decision on Purdon delayed
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has delayed its consideration of North Dakota’s U.S. attorney nominee during a hearing today on Capitol Hill.
June 24, 2010
US Senate committee to consider North Dakota nominee
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to consider the nominee for North Dakota’s U.S. attorney during a hearing today on Capitol Hill.
June 24, 2010
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North Dakota Rep. Pomeroy subject of ethics review
Vote on financial sector regulations paired with fundraising draws scrutiny
North Dakota Democratic Rep. Earl Pomeroy is among eight congressmen facing scrutiny for possible ties between fund-raising contributions and the congressmen’s votes on a massive overhaul of the regulations that govern Wall Street.
By Forum and wire reports , June 16, 2010
Congressional ethics panel seeks fundraising info on 8 lawmakers, including Pomeroy
WASHINGTON — A congressional ethics office is asking lobbyists to supply fundraising information on eight House members, including Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D. Most serve on the Financial Services Committee.
By Associated Press , June 15, 2010
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