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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
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 for potential authorization and funding.
April 03, 2012
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In send-off, Conrad predicts Democratic victory in 2012, reflects on quarter-century Senate career
GRAND FORKS – In his final address to the Democratic-NPL Party before his retirement later this year, Sen. Kent Conrad reflected on his decades of service and predicted a comeback for North Dakota Democrats this fall.
Conrad exuded his optimism for a party victory, when he spoke late this morning before a crowd of nearly 1,000 delegates at the state party convention at the Alerus Center.
March 17, 2012
Sen. Conrad’s dog Dakota diagnosed with cancer
WASHINGTON – The furry and faithful companion of North Dakota Democratic Sen. Kent Conrad has been diagnosed with cancer.
Conrad learned last week that his beloved Dakota, a bichon frise, is battling lymphoma, according to a report from The Hill.
“It hit me like a bolt out of the blue,” Conrad told the D.C.-based newspaper.
September 13, 2011
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‘Hawk’s’ talons are dull
I am amused by the Forum Editorial Board. The basis for my amusement is their campaign to promote a narrative of Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., that portrays him as a “deficit hawk” and a “debt expert.”
By Calvin Schaible , September 11, 2011
Conrad backs Fargo native for national counterterrorism post
FARGO – Sen. Kent Conrad is throwing his support behind the Fargo native who’s in line to head up counterterrorism efforts for the nation.
July 26, 2011
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Conrad condemns attacks in Norway, pledges N.D.’s support
FARGO – In a gesture of solidarity toward many North Dakotans’ homeland, Sen. Kent Conrad was among the U.S. officials to condemn today’s terrorist attacks in Norway.
July 22, 2011
Kent Conrad: Short-term extension of debt limit best answer
WASHINGTON — The chairman of the Senate Budget Committee says it's impossible to enact spending cuts, a tax code overhaul and changes in benefit programs in the less than two weeks left before an Aug. 2 government default deadline.
By Associated Press , July 21, 2011
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North Dakota senators announce river study group
BISMARCK — North Dakota Sens. John Hoeven and Kent Conrad say they've started a Missouri River Working Group that will examine flood control on the Missouri River and the impact on local communities.
By Associated Press , June 30, 2011
Sen. Conrad finally lives up to deficit pledge he made quarter-century ago
Democrats, led by Kent Conrad, have no plan whatsoever to address the nation’s financial woes.
By Eric G. Rinerson , June 19, 2011
Oklahoma senator ditches ‘Gang of Six’ budget group
WASHINGTON – They were viewed as perhaps the last best hope for compromise on the giant thorny budget issues that have Washington deadlocked, but the Senate’s “Gang of Six” now stands in disarray after Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., bolted the group in frustration.
By William Douglas, McClatchy Newspapers , May 19, 2011
Childish, partisan ranting
We must turn our attention to making our economy solid in the long term. Sen. Kent Conrad is leading this charge.
By Rick Olek , May 07, 2011
Senate Democrats eye $4T budget savings plan
Conrad says the plan calls for a complete overhaul of the tax code
WASHINGTON — The top Democrat in the Senate on budget matters said Tuesday that he's preparing a fiscal blueprint to slash the deficit by $4 trillion over the upcoming decade — a plan built on the bipartisan findings of President Barack Obama's deficit commission.
By Associated Press , May 03, 2011
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Conrad ia deficit hawk in name only
I wonder how long Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., will be allowed to live in his dream world.
By James Hanson , May 01, 2011
Conrad offers intern opportunities this fall
WASHINGTON – Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., is accepting applications from students or professionals to fill internship opportunities in his Washington and state offices this fall.
By Forum staff reports , April 22, 2011
Staff blog: Conrad honors success of High Plains Fugitive Task Force
FARGO – Authorities from North Dakota’s U.S. Marshals office and local law enforcement agencies are the latest recipients of Sen. Kent Conrad‘s “Yes We Can” Award.
Today in Fargo, Conrad honored the success of the Marshals Service’s High Plains Fugitive Task Force, which was formed in November as a collaborative effort to apprehend wanted violent offenders in North Dakota.
April 18, 2011
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