FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
SOCIAL SECURITY: INFORMATION & UPDATES You can own a home and receive SSI
Q: Can a person who owns a house and car receive Supplemental Security Income? A: Yes, depending on the details. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a low-income program for people at least age 65...
Posted on 5/3/13 at 11:27 AM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER A few answers to fiscal cliff questions
The fiscal cliff is getting more and more attention with a Dec. 31 federal government deadline looming, but Americans seem to have a lot of questions: Just what is the fiscal cliff? The simple answe...
Posted on 11/19/12 at 4:47 PM
THE BRIDGEHUNTER'S CHRONICLES Presidential Elections and Historic Bridge Preservation: A Review of the 2008 Proposal
The votes have been counted. The decision has been made. We have our man for the job as President of the United States for the next four years- Barack Obama. While it is appropriate to congr...
Posted on 11/7/12 at 6:25 PM
FARGO SCHOOL TALK The new Standards are coming
In a little over a year, Fargo Public Schools and other school districts in North Dakota will be moving to the Common Core Standards.The Standards are part of the Common Core State Standards Initiativ...
Posted on 4/19/12 at 11:55 AM
HEALTHY TIDBITS Interesting: Physican Error
Iread today inthe DNT a really interesting article, acontinual story about one of the highest paid neurosurgeons who lost hisjob atSt. Luke's Hospital. I thought it said yesterday that he made 1.3 mil...
Posted on 5/30/11 at 8:36 AM
N.D. federal judge says courtrooms in Grand Forks, Minot should be safe from cuts 
GRAND FORKS - Federal officials are talking about saving money by closing some federal courthouses and court rooms mostly in rural areas across the country, including ones in Grand Forks, Minot and Fergus Falls, Minn.
By Stephen J. Lee, Grand Forks Herald , March 23, 2012
Government spending a point of discontent for disaster victims
WATERBURY, Vt. – For disaster victims rebuilding their homes, towns and lives, the anxiety is matched only by anger at Congress for entangling their future in a political battle over government spending.
A sharply divided Congress had repeatedly rejected a deal that included funding federal disaster assistance, raising fears that there would be no plan to continue aid for victims of disaster like storms Irene and Lee or the tornado in Joplin, Mo.
By Associated Press , September 27, 2011
Shutdown averted; Congress ends dispute over disaster aid
WASHINGTON – Ending weeks of political brinkmanship, Congress finessed a dispute over disaster aid Monday night and advanced legislation to avoid a partial government shutdown only days away.
By Associated Press , September 26, 2011
Oppose unholy alliance in Washington
‘We the People” are confronting a twin-headed leviathan that must be defeated.
By Calvin L. Schaible , December 12, 2010
Feds proposes graphic cigarette warning labels
By Associated Press , November 10, 2010
AP Sources: Emanuel leaving White House on Friday
Two people close to Rahm Emanuel said Thursday he will resign as White House chief of staff on Friday, and will begin his campaign for Chicago mayor by meeting with voters in the city on Monday.
By DON BABWIN, Associated Press Writer , September 30, 2010
Senate votes to turn down volume on TV commercials
By Associated Press , September 30, 2010
A federal role vital to success
My conservative Republican friends tell me that the United States is sliding into socialism.
By J. Philip Johnson , September 12, 2010
Dorgan optimistic about U.S.-Canada water meeting
By Associated Press , September 04, 2010
Pawlenty returns to NH for 3rd trip in 7 months, for possible presidential profile
By Associated Press , July 10, 2010
Obama awards $2B for solar power, hails new jobs
Obama announced the initiative in his weekly radio and online address Saturday, saying the money is part of his plan to bring new industries to the U.S.
By By Julie Pace, Associated Press , July 03, 2010
U.S. Military officials will need OK before agreeing to media interviews
Military officials will need Pentagon clearance for interviews and other dealings with reporters, according to an order from Defense Secretary Robert Gates not long after the top general in Afghanistan was fired for his comments in a magazine article.
By By Anne Gearan, Associated Press , July 03, 2010
Supreme Court nominee Kagan declines to take sides on 'Twilight' debate
By Associated Press , June 30, 2010
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