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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
CUTE 'N' COMFY Playing dress-up to pass the time
It's funny how when you're in school you can't wait for a break, but after just a few days you can't wait to go back. I've been back in Fargo for the last few days and have had absolutely nothing to d...
Posted on 12/30/12 at 12:59 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: Conrad urges Geithner: "More must be done" on nation's fiscal problems 
FARGO – North Dakota Sen. Kent Conrad told Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner today that President Obama's proposed budget needs to do more to reduce the national deficits and debt.
February 17, 2011
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Conrad backs two-year ban of EPA regulations
North Dakota Democratic Sen. Kent Conrad has endorsed a bill that would suspend the Environmental Protection Agency’s regulation of greenhouse gases for two years.
By Associated Press , February 02, 2011
Berg health care repeal vote ushers in ‘North Dakota Inc.’
If announcement by U.S. Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., that he would not seek re-election in 2012 signaled the official end of “Team North Dakota,” Congressman Rick Berg’s vote in favor of repealing the health reform law officially ushered in the era of “North Dakota Inc.”
By Greg Hodur , January 29, 2011
Applaud Conrad’s service to nation
Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., has had an exemplary career, and I applaud his service to North Dakota and our nation.
By Corey Draper , January 27, 2011
North Dakotans will miss Conrad
I will miss Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D.
By Ellen Dunn , January 27, 2011
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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2012 election map precarious for Senate Democrats
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., is retiring and his party has a big problem in 2012 — and beyond.
By Associated Press , January 20, 2011
Forum editorial: Conrad still has work to do
The announcement Tuesday by Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., that he will not seek re-election can be characterized as a political bombshell.
January 19, 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. Kent Conrad is a deficit hawk
John Manesis wrote in the Jan. 11 Forum that he doesn’t think Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., should be referred to as a “deficit hawk.”
By Jackie Brodshaug , January 18, 2011
Critic of Conrad short on the facts
In John Manesis’ letter (Jan. 11) attacking Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., one might wrongly concede that he has a factual basis for his tirade.
By Ruth Stefonowicz , January 16, 2011
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