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Federal failure costs state
By Don Davis The federal governments failure to agree on how to fix its debt problem could cost Minnesota more than $90 million this year. Early numbers show schools and health programs could be among...
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Speaking with Steven Wilson
Anyone around southwest Minnesota with the least amount of interest in politics probably knows Tim Walz is our representative in the U.S. House of Representatives. A few people probably also know that...
Posted on 5/25/10 at 3:18 PM
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Rep. Giffords to resign from Congress

Gov. Jan Brewer must call special election to fill out rest of the term
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona announced Sunday she intends to resign from Congress this week to concentrate on recovering from wounds suffered in an assassination attempt a little more than a year ago that shook the country.

By Associated Press , January 22, 2012

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Minn. lawmakers stake out positions on debt deal

ST. PAUL (AP) — Minnesota's members of Congress are preparing for a key vote on a deficit-reduction deal after a months-long standoff over the nation's debt limit.

August 01, 2011

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Obama, Congress reach a debt deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ending a perilous stalemate, President Barack Obama announced agreement Sunday night with Republican congressional leaders on a compromise to avoid the nation's first-ever financial default.

July 31, 2011

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Back to work

Back to work Smiles trump overwhelming challenges on first legislative day
ST. PAUL — If great challenges lead to great opportunities, as the old saying goes, Minnesota lawmakers have a whale of an opportunity this year. “There are fantastic opportunities out there,” said new Sen. John Carlson, R-Bemidji, one of 60 new legislators, mostly Republican, who took office Tuesday.

By Don Davis , January 04, 2011

Walz meets with JCC ag students

Walz meets with JCC ag students JACKSON — Recently re-elected to his third term in the U.S. Congress, Rep. Tim Walz visited the high school agriculture classroom at Jackson County Central Friday morning to share his thoughts on agriculture, education and energy.

By Julie Buntjer , November 12, 2010

Republicans must prove themselves

ST. PAUL — Republicans are used to saying they could do a better job of legislating if Democrats would just get out of the way. When the Minnesota Legislature becomes GOP controlled in January, they need to walk the talk.

By Don Davis , November 03, 2010

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Letter: Former ag committee chair backs Demmer

Agriculture is an issue that is very personal for me. I always felt privileged to grow up on a family dairy farm in rural Little Falls.

By Steve Wenzel, Little Falls , October 22, 2010

Letter: Walz more than just the best choice

Letter: Walz more than just the best choice OK, we all know that it’s campaign season and there are going to lots of campaign ads and mail flyers. Some are going to tout a candidate’s strengths, and some are going to point out alleged weakness in an opponent.

By Debra Hogenson, Brewster , October 22, 2010

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Letter: Wilson: 'Shine through that dark cloud'

I cannot relate to politics in this nation. I love our country, but there is a dark cloud that surrounds politics. Either we embrace the dark cloud or we reject it.

By Steven Wilson, Independence Party Candidate, U.S. Congress, 1st District Minnesota , October 20, 2010

As others see it: Use of the filibuster soars

The use of the filibuster as a needed action to pass bills in Congress is something not envisioned by the Founding Fathers in the U.S. Constitution.

By Bemidji Pioneer , September 29, 2010

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Letter: Democrats aren't listening to Americans

Why are Democrats running from Nancy Pelosi? Why are Democrats distancing themselves from their party leadership? The answer, of course, is because they listened to them and not the American people.

By Leroy Vetsch, Brewster , September 22, 2010

Letter: Time to reign in federal government

Letter: Time to reign in federal government I think it is time for sensible First District economic reality thinking by whoever we elect to represent us in the 112th Congress.

By Bob Jentges, North Mankato , September 21, 2010

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Letter: Walz's re-election bid should be supported

Letter: Walz's re-election bid should be supported A recent letter in your newspaper makes it seem that Mr. Garber should get to know Tim Walz better. It seems that he hasn’t been paying attention to the hard work that Tim has been doing for our district.

By Dale Moerke, Luverne , May 27, 2010

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Letter: Let's hope Demmer gives our youths opportunity

I want to hear what Randy Demmer thinks of my kids, and what his ideas are for reducing the tax burden we all face. I already know what Tim Walz thinks.

By Michael D. Garber, Jackson , May 25, 2010

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Start with a little respect

SAN DIEGO — Republicans in Congress say the most preposterous things about illegal immigration.

By Ruben Navarrette , May 16, 2010

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