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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Americans in for a surprise, and plenty more fiscal debate
Americans will pay Washington more, despite rhetoric from politicians saying they shot down most tax increases on New Years Day, and in the aftermath of what widely was described as a flawed federal b...
Posted on 1/2/13 at 7:52 PM
THE DULLUM FILE Godfather of Charts
Below is one of thewinners ofthis year's Wonky Awards as posted in the Washington Post's Wonkblog. We re-post it here (without permission). Best use of graphs: Chris Coonss remembrance of Kent Conrad...
Posted on 12/29/12 at 9:46 AM
THE NEW FORTY Unacceptable losses
The suicide rate of active duty military membersis up to about one a day. Whenwe add this to the 18 veteran suicides a day that have been documented overthe past few yearswe should be horrified. One a...
Posted on 6/9/12 at 9:22 PM
UND 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 DIVERSION DISCUSSION Army Secretary sends Red River diversion plans to Congress
WASHINGTON U.S. Sen. Kent Conrad says the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works has signed a record of decision for the Fargo-Moorhead diversion, officially sending the project to Congress ...
Posted on 4/3/12 at 5:00 PM
Fargo state Sen. Grindberg shows interest in running for Conrad seat in US Senate 
BISMARCK – State Sen. Tony Grindberg of Fargo has expressed interest in running for Kent Conrad’s seat in the U.S. Senate.
By Amy Dalrymple, Forum News Service , January 27, 2011
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State of the Union: What they said
“I was pleased with President Obama’s emphasis on returning civility to our political discourse and his call for working in a bipartisan fashion. The president was also right to call for a bipartisan solution to the nation’s long-term debt crisis. Democrats and Republicans must find a way to come together on this critical challenge.”
– U.S. Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D.
January 26, 2011
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What they said about Conrad's announcement
“He has shown an unmatched dedication to putting our country on a sound fiscal path and a commitment to meeting our nation’s energy challenges.”
– President Barack Obama
January 19, 2011
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Kent Conrad timeline
Born March 12, 1948, in Bismarck, Kent Conrad was orphaned at age 5 when his parents were killed in a car accident. He and his brothers were raised by his grandparents and by an uncle and aunt. Here are some highlights of his life and career:
January 19, 2011
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Many potential candidates for Sen. Conrad's seat waiting in wings, parties say
With Sen. Kent Conrad out of the picture, perhaps the right question isn’t who will run for his seat in 2012.
“Maybe it’d be easier to figure out who isn’t going to run for it,” state Republican Party Chairman Stan Stein said, laughing.
By Mike Nowatzki , January 19, 2011
ND Sen. Conrad getting out of the game
After departures of fellow Democrats, last member of Team North Dakota to leave the fieldSen. Kent Conrad announced Tuesday he won’t seek re-election next year, becoming the last of North Dakota’s three long-serving Democrats in Congress to bid farewell to the Capitol and busting the 2012 Senate race wide open.
By Mike Nowatzki , January 19, 2011
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Sen. Conrad to begin airing ad for 2012
Even though he’s not officially seeking re-election yet, North Dakota Democratic incumbent Sen. Kent Conrad plans to begin airing his first campaign ad of the 2012 Senate race next week.
January 08, 2011
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Conrad to be honored with Fiscy Award today
WASHINGTON – Senate Budget Committee Chairman and North Dakota Democrat Kent Conrad will be honored with a Fiscy Award for his work during the 2010 fiscal year “to promote fiscal discipline.”
By Forum staff reports , January 05, 2011
Failed bill in U.S. Senate contained flood-control funds for area
WASHINGTON – A catchall spending bill dropped Thursday in the U.S. Senate contained funding for several North Dakota projects, including almost $9.5 million for Fargo flood control.
By Forum staff reports , December 18, 2010
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We need to be honest about the real cost of 2008 farm bill
As North Dakota Sen. Kent Conrad retained chairmanship of the Senate Budget Committee, he said the following: “I do not feel agriculture contributed to the deficit.
By Alan Roebke , December 05, 2010
Conrad one of first elected officials to embrace Deficit Commission report
WASHINGTON (AP) — A tough new cost-cutting playbook submitted by the co-chairmen of President Barack Obama's deficit commission has been embraced by Sens. Kent Conrad and Judd Gregg, the first two elected officials to endorse it.
By Associated Press , December 01, 2010
Conrad, Dorgan: EPA ruling clears way to move more water off Devils Lake
North Dakota's senators said today that North Dakota can increase controlled releases from Devils Lake through the state's outlet and an additional outlet planned for the lake's east end, based on information from the White House.
By Forum staff reports , November 23, 2010
ND Sen. Conrad: I'll keep Budget Committee chair
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota U.S. Sen. Kent Conrad says he'll stay as chairman of the Senate Budget Committee instead of becoming chairman of the Agriculture Committee.
By Associated Press , November 19, 2010
Conrad to receive economic award
The Concord Coalition is giving its Paul E. Tsongas Economic Patriot Award to North Dakota Democratic Sen. Kent Conrad.
November 16, 2010
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