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The strange case of Peter Erlinder

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:27:38 +0000

The strange case of Peter Erlinder
The Twin Cities lawyer, a champion of unsavory people and unpopular causes, sits in a Rwandan jail, accused of conspiring to deny that nation’s 1994 genocide.

Senators Fed Up With Secret Blocks On Nominees

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:29:13 +0000

Senators Fed Up With Secret Blocks On Nominees
President Obama is still struggling to get scores of his key executive and judicial branch appointees confirmed by the Senate, where lawmakers are stalling them anonymously. Now Democrats and even some Republicans say they want to curtail the use of “secret holds” or do away with the practice altogether.

Demands mount for Rwanda to release St. Paul lawyer

admin — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 22:22:46 +0000

Demands mount for Rwanda to release St. Paul lawyer
Daughter says Peter Erlinder of St. Paul, who was arrested Friday in Rwanda, is “physically OK.”

Rwandan police arrest St. Paul law professor

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 22:33:06 +0000

Rwandan police arrest St. Paul law professor
A Minnesota law professor arrested Friday in Rwanda had warned that he felt targeted by that country’s political leaders for “discrediting or assassination.”

Rwandan police arrest US lawyer

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:54:01 +0000

Rwandan police arrest US lawyer
An American lawyer helping defend a Rwandan presidential hopeful against charges that include promoting a genocidal ideology was arrested Friday and charged with genocide denial, police said.

Menendez Asks His Peers to Pony Up

admin — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 22:36:49 +0000

Menendez Asks His Peers to Pony Up
Chairman Robert Menendez this week prodded nervous members of the Senate majority to step up their giving to the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee as he girds for midterm elections that increasingly find the party on the defensive.

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HUFFPOST HILL – MAY 25, 2010

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 22:29:58 +0000

HUFFPOST HILL – MAY 25, 2010
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Rwanda Arrests U.S. Lawyer on Genocide Charge

admin — Mon, 31 May 2010 22:24:07 +0000

Rwanda Arrests U.S. Lawyer on Genocide Charge
Minn. Lawyer Was Helping Defend Presidential Hopeful; Lawyers Guild President Says Arrest Intended to Hurt Candidate

Peter Erlinder, American Lawyer, Arrested By Rwandan Police

admin — Sun, 30 May 2010 22:31:54 +0000

Peter Erlinder, American Lawyer, Arrested By Rwandan Police
What’s Your Reaction? KIGALI, Rwanda — An American lawyer helping defend a Rwandan presidential hopeful against charges that include promoting a genocidal ideology was arrested Friday and charged with genocide denial, police said.

Aging-at-home concept should provide mobility assistance, says AAHomecare president

admin — Sat, 29 May 2010 22:42:10 +0000

Aging-at-home concept should provide mobility assistance, says AAHomecare president
At a town hall meeting a year ago, President Obama said that home-based care could play a major role in controlling Medicare costs by keeping older people out of more expensive institutional care.

The Starting Point: Stolen gold, undelivered mail & haunted houses (The Newsroom)

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 22:24:28 +0000

The Starting Point: Stolen gold, undelivered mail & haunted houses (The Newsroom)
The Newsroom – The Starting Point is a snapshot of the news stories that occurred overnight. Look for updates throughout the day on Yahoo! News.

Kagan hearings to begin in late June

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 22:36:36 +0000

Kagan hearings to begin in late June
Kagan hearings to begin in late June By Derek Wallbank | Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Elena Kagan will face the Senate Judiciary Committee on June 28, committee chairman Patrick Leahy of Vermont said today, keeping her nomination on track for confirmation before the August recess.

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Senate Dems, House Republicans plan showdown votes this afternoon

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 22:24:29 +0000

Senate Dems, House Republicans plan showdown votes this afternoon
Senate Dems, House Republicans plan showdown votes this afternoon By Derek Wallbank | Thursday, May 20, 2010 Two showdown votes are planned for this afternoon, when Senate Democrats will try a second time to wind down debate on financial reform and House Republicans aim to force a test vote to cut welfare spending.

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Poll shows Dayton leading in DFL race

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 22:23:24 +0000

Poll shows Dayton leading in DFL race
Former U.S. Sen. Mark Dayton holds a firm lead over his rivals in the Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary race, according to a new Minnesota Public Radio/Humphrey Institute poll.

Dems want criminal inquiry into BP

admin — Mon, 24 May 2010 22:23:32 +0000

Dems want criminal inquiry into BP
They allege that BP made false statements.

Al Franken to meet Tuesday with Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan

admin — Sun, 23 May 2010 22:27:43 +0000

Al Franken to meet Tuesday with Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan
WASHINGTON — Sen. Al Franken will meet one-on-one with Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan Tuesday afternoon, Franken officials have confirmed.

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Rural county ‘wind truth’ groups object to noise, impact of turbines

admin — Sat, 22 May 2010 22:21:34 +0000

Rural county ‘wind truth’ groups object to noise, impact of turbines
As wind-farm developments turn up around Rochester, so have “wind truth” groups in three southeast Minnesota counties. So far, Goodhue Wind Truth, Olmsted Wind Truth and Dodge Wind Truth organizations have popped in southeast Minnesota counties of the same names.

Poet Elizabeth Alexander’s advice for College of St. Benedict grads: Commit ‘one courageous act a day’

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 22:23:34 +0000

Poet Elizabeth Alexander’s advice for College of St. Benedict grads: Commit ‘one courageous act a day’
In case you haven’t noticed, this is a big weekend for commencement ceremonies.

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Conversations: Sen. Franken discusses issues

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 22:22:41 +0000

Conversations: Sen. Franken discusses issues
During his afternoon visit to Monticello, Sen. Al Franken made his first visit to the offices of the Monticello Times, stopping to introduce himself to staff and even customers readying for the All-City Garage Sale.

Consultants Mark Highs, Lows in West Virginia

admin — Sun, 16 May 2010 22:25:02 +0000

Consultants Mark Highs, Lows in West Virginia
Even though Rep. Alan B. Mollohan had a seasoned consulting team behind him, state Sen. Mike Oliverio beat him by 12 points on May 11 in West Virginia’s 1st district Democratic primary.

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Senate votes to keep small banks under Federal Reserve’s oversight

admin — Sat, 15 May 2010 22:29:42 +0000

Senate votes to keep small banks under Federal Reserve’s oversight
The Federal Reserve would continue to oversee smaller banks around the country under a measure adopted Wednesday in the Senate, marking a major victory for the Fed as lawmakers prepare to overhaul the nation’s financial regulations. Federal Reserve System – Government – Central bank – United States – Finance

Klobuchar, Oberstar get aerial tour of oil spill

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 22:27:20 +0000

Klobuchar, Oberstar get aerial tour of oil spill
Associated Press – May 7, 2010 8:54 PM ET MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and U.S. Rep. Jim Oberstar are visiting the Gulf Coast on Friday to assess the oil spill and recovery…

Audacity of Help: Obama on Line as Specter Battle Tightens

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 22:28:53 +0000

Audacity of Help: Obama on Line as Specter Battle Tightens
Tuesday’s primary in Pennsylvania is a story about Arlen Specter — but also about President Obama. Arlen Specter – Barack Obama – Pennsylvania – President – United States

Fed’s Comeback ‘Punch’ Wins Senate Fights on Rates, Oversight

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 22:31:23 +0000

Fed’s Comeback ‘Punch’ Wins Senate Fights on Rates, Oversight
May 12 (Bloomberg) — The Federal Reserve beat back two of the biggest threats in decades to its political independence and bank-oversight powers, surmounting congressional anger over its role in the financial crisis.

Klobuchar, Franken join coordinated appeals to visiting Iran leader for hikers’ release

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 22:21:35 +0000

Klobuchar, Franken join coordinated appeals to visiting Iran leader for hikers’ release
shanebauer.net Detained Minnesotan Shane Bauer Klobuchar, Franken join coordinated appeals to visiting Iran leader for hikers’ release By Derek Wallbank | Tuesday, May 4, 2010 WASHINGTON — Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken delivered an emotional Mother’s Day appeal for the return of three American hikers, detained for nine months now in Iran after the country arrested them for trespassing.

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Cedar Avenue bus project still in need of additional $20M

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 22:41:19 +0000

Cedar Avenue bus project still in need of additional $20M
Dakota County says the money will make the station the promised reality.

Carlsons get their car franchise back

admin — Sun, 09 May 2010 22:26:06 +0000

Carlsons get their car franchise back
Eleven months after being put on the GM termination list, the Anoka dealership is back in the new-car business.

Yellow Pages

admin — Sat, 08 May 2010 22:45:21 +0000

Yellow Pages
Granite Falls, Minn. — It’s always fun to hear another person’s opinion about some thing or some place that is near and dear to you. With that, most of us have a bit of a biased view of our home turf.

Esme’s Blog: Klobuchar And The Mom Issues

admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 22:36:20 +0000

Esme’s Blog: Klobuchar And The Mom Issues
In the wake of a tragic series of accidents involving teenage drivers, Senator Amy Klobuchar is pushing for tougher restrictions on teen drivers across the nation.

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Klobuchar seeks to restrict teen driving

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 22:31:16 +0000

Klobuchar seeks to restrict teen driving
In the wake of a weekend in which 16 people died in traffic crashes in Minnesota, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced legislation Wednesday to impose minimum national restrictions on teen driving.

Klobuchar aims bill at improving driver safety

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 22:23:35 +0000

Klobuchar aims bill at improving driver safety
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is proposing legislation aimed at improving teen driver safety after a recent rash of accidents around Minnesota left 16 people dead.

Steve Clemons: White House Correspondents Dinner: Obama Can Also Be His Own Comedian

admin — Mon, 03 May 2010 22:26:32 +0000

Steve Clemons: White House Correspondents Dinner: Obama Can Also Be His Own Comedian
It really is true. Barack Obama can staff himself better on nearly all fronts than those who staff him — even comedians. Barack Obama…

Minn. opts out of high-risk health pool

admin — Sun, 02 May 2010 22:31:56 +0000

Minn. opts out of high-risk health pool
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota is opting out of a new national high-risk pool for hard-to-insure people because the state already offers such a program and the federal plan might quickly run out of money, Gov. Tim Pawlenty said Friday.

5 airlines pledge no charges for carry-ons after Spirit announces $45 bag fee

admin — Sat, 01 May 2010 22:30:21 +0000

5 airlines pledge no charges for carry-ons after Spirit announces $45 bag fee
NEW YORK — Five major airlines have agreed not to follow Spirit Airlines in instituting fees for carry-on luggage, and New York Sen. Charles Schumer said he was hopeful other carriers would follow suit.

MN senator aims bill at improving driver safety

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:21:37 +0000

MN senator aims bill at improving driver safety
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is proposing legislation aimed at improving teen driver safety after a recent rash of accidents

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Klobuchar hails new tarmac limits

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:21:40 +0000

Klobuchar hails new tarmac limits
Sen. Amy Klobuchar is hailing new U.S. Department of Transportation rules limiting tarmac stays to three hours.

Obama consults Klobuchar on Court pick

admin — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:21:41 +0000

Obama consults Klobuchar on Court pick
Obama consults Klobuchar on Court pick By Derek Wallbank | Wednesday, April 21, 2010 President Obama’s formal outreach to Congress over the next Supreme Court pick started today with a White House meeting between Obama and Senate leaders, followed by calls to nine senators, including Amy Klobuchar.

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Sen. Klobuchar will speak at Iowa Democratic convention

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:31:26 +0000

Sen. Klobuchar will speak at Iowa Democratic convention
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar will be the featured speaker at the Iowa Democratic Party’s state convention in June. Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Michael Kiernan on Thursday announced

Klobuchar to headline state Democratic convention

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:21:56 +0000

Klobuchar to headline state Democratic convention
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar will be the keynote speaker at the Iowa Democratic Party’s 2010 State Convention June 12 in Des Moines. Klobuchar, elected in 2006, was the first woman elected to the Senate from Minnesota. Before running for Senate, she was a county prosecutor for eight years. She sits on the committees for the Judiciary, [...]