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Agriculture debate highlights Legislature's opening day
ST. PAUL — A debate about whether Democratic House leaders are plowing under agriculture interrupted an otherwise ceremonial first day of the 2013 Minnesota Legislature.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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ST. PAUL — A debate about whether Democratic House leaders are plowing under agriculture interrupted an otherwise ceremonial first day of the 2013 Minnesota Legislature.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
It's opening day: Minnesota legislators convene today at Capitol to begin session
ST. PAUL — Money dominates conversation as Minnesota legislators prepare to begin their 2013 session at noon today.
Tuesday, January, 08, 2013 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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ST. PAUL — Money dominates conversation as Minnesota legislators prepare to begin their 2013 session at noon today.
Tuesday, January, 08, 2013 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
Locals execute their right to bear arms
In three weeks since deadly Connecticut school shooting, local gun dealers can’t keep assault-style weapons on shelves
WORTHINGTON — Pawn It in Worthington has a waiting list of people wanting to purchase a black gun — the AR-15 and others like it that are capable of firing in quick succession.
Monday, January, 07, 2013 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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In three weeks since deadly Connecticut school shooting, local gun dealers can’t keep assault-style weapons on shelves
WORTHINGTON — Pawn It in Worthington has a waiting list of people wanting to purchase a black gun — the AR-15 and others like it that are capable of firing in quick succession.
Monday, January, 07, 2013 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
Capital Chatter: Congress quiet after fiscal cliff vote
ST. PAUL — Maybe folks should not be surprised that the media often found a communications cliff separating them and many Washington politicians after the fiscal cliff vote.
Saturday, January, 05, 2013 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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ST. PAUL — Maybe folks should not be surprised that the media often found a communications cliff separating them and many Washington politicians after the fiscal cliff vote.
Saturday, January, 05, 2013 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
Letter: Abortion data should spark outrage
The brutal and horrific school shooting in Connecticut where 26 people were killed has outraged the public and our nations leaders to such an extent that, in 2013, we may see legislation regarding gun control that has never been thought possible.
Thursday, January, 03, 2013 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
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The brutal and horrific school shooting in Connecticut where 26 people were killed has outraged the public and our nations leaders to such an extent that, in 2013, we may see legislation regarding gun control that has never been thought possible.
Thursday, January, 03, 2013 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
Letter: Gun control makes sense when compared with other arguments
Too often when the topic of gun control surfaces, people fall captive to irrational fears that the government is after our guns.
Thursday, January, 03, 2013 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
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Too often when the topic of gun control surfaces, people fall captive to irrational fears that the government is after our guns.
Thursday, January, 03, 2013 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
Letter: Concealed guns would help curb school violence
The news of the murder of the 20 young children and six teachers in the Sandy Hook school in Newtown, Conn., is heart-wrenching to say the least. It is shocking, and there is a need to do something to stop the madness.
Saturday, December, 29, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
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The news of the murder of the 20 young children and six teachers in the Sandy Hook school in Newtown, Conn., is heart-wrenching to say the least. It is shocking, and there is a need to do something to stop the madness.
Saturday, December, 29, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
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Thursday, December, 27, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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Thursday, December, 27, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
Column: Animal House
WASHINGTON — On Wednesday night, senators took a break from the hard work of rescuing the nation’s finances. They summoned Daniel Day-Lewis and Steven Spielberg, ordered in popcorn, and watched the movie “Lincoln.” After Thursday night’s debacle in the House — in which Speaker John Boehner had to pull his own tax bill from the floor for lack of votes — Republicans in that chamber may wish to schedule a movie night of their own.
Wednesday, December, 26, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
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WASHINGTON — On Wednesday night, senators took a break from the hard work of rescuing the nation’s finances. They summoned Daniel Day-Lewis and Steven Spielberg, ordered in popcorn, and watched the movie “Lincoln.” After Thursday night’s debacle in the House — in which Speaker John Boehner had to pull his own tax bill from the floor for lack of votes — Republicans in that chamber may wish to schedule a movie night of their own.
Wednesday, December, 26, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
Letter: Forget about gun control - stop abortion
Members of Congress and state legislators who made it illegal to defend oneself when they made gun-free zones, as well as those who condone this, have blood on their hands.
Wednesday, December, 26, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
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Members of Congress and state legislators who made it illegal to defend oneself when they made gun-free zones, as well as those who condone this, have blood on their hands.
Wednesday, December, 26, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
Column: Strengthening our resolve
WASHINGTON — Like so many other people these days, I regain my composure only to see it crumble in an instant. At the piercing sight of a photograph, Daniel Barden with his impish smile and missing front teeth.
Saturday, December, 22, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
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WASHINGTON — Like so many other people these days, I regain my composure only to see it crumble in an instant. At the piercing sight of a photograph, Daniel Barden with his impish smile and missing front teeth.
Saturday, December, 22, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
Column: In focus, all over the map
WASHINGTON — It was a most audacious application of the Emanuel rule. “Never allow a crisis to go to waste,” Rahm Emanuel said when he was tapped to be President Obama’s chief of staff.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
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WASHINGTON — It was a most audacious application of the Emanuel rule. “Never allow a crisis to go to waste,” Rahm Emanuel said when he was tapped to be President Obama’s chief of staff.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
U.S. Rep. Peterson opposes new assault weapons ban
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, the dean of Minnesota’s congressional delegation, said Thursday that reviving a ban on military-style assault weapons and high capacity ammunition clips won’t solve the problem of gun violence.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, the dean of Minnesota’s congressional delegation, said Thursday that reviving a ban on military-style assault weapons and high capacity ammunition clips won’t solve the problem of gun violence.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
Column: Slow-walking the gun issue
WASHINGTON — President Obama says we will change our approach to gun violence — some other day.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
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WASHINGTON — President Obama says we will change our approach to gun violence — some other day.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
As others see it: Get going on rational gun debate
Maybe now it’s possible for the people of this great nation to engage in a rational debate about gun violence.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
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Maybe now it’s possible for the people of this great nation to engage in a rational debate about gun violence.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
Editorial: Time for 'an honest discussion'
With the tragedy of Friday’s Newtown, Conn., shootings still fresh in our minds, plenty of talk has been swirling regarding what should be done to prevent such shooting rampages in the future.
Tuesday, December, 18, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
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With the tragedy of Friday’s Newtown, Conn., shootings still fresh in our minds, plenty of talk has been swirling regarding what should be done to prevent such shooting rampages in the future.
Tuesday, December, 18, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
Column: A debate notebook
WASHINGTON — What we learned — and didn’t — from the debates:
Saturday, October, 27, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
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WASHINGTON — What we learned — and didn’t — from the debates:
Saturday, October, 27, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
Letter: Gun-control laws are common sense
If anyone thinks I am dead to this world of misery and woe, they should just try lifting the coffin lid.
Tuesday, August, 07, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
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If anyone thinks I am dead to this world of misery and woe, they should just try lifting the coffin lid.
Tuesday, August, 07, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
Column: Dark night
WASHINGTON — By now the script should be familiar. A bombing or a mass shooting occurs and the media immediately look for a simple cause. Invariably, they turn to talk radio or some other conservative pit of “intolerance.”
Wednesday, July, 25, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
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WASHINGTON — By now the script should be familiar. A bombing or a mass shooting occurs and the media immediately look for a simple cause. Invariably, they turn to talk radio or some other conservative pit of “intolerance.”
Wednesday, July, 25, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
