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D.C. Dispatches

Allies and enemies line up to question ATF nominee B. Todd Jones

By Devin Henry | 06/11/13

WASHINGTON — Obama's ATF nominee and the U.S. attorney for Minnesota had to bat back questions on Fast and Furious and his career at a Tuesday Senate hearing.

Klobuchar and Franken: Who was funnier at MinnRoast 2013?
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Klobuchar and Franken: Who was funnier at MinnRoast 2013?

By MinnPost staff | 05/28/13

Sen. Al Franken's comedic reputation goes back to Dudley Riggs. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is newer to the comedy stage but is drawing rave reviews. 

Minnesota consumers and retailers feel pain from gas price spike
Business

Minnesota consumers and retailers feel pain from gas price spike

By Liz Fedor | 05/21/13

Minnesota retailers who target low- and moderate-income residents will undoubtedly see the effects of the price surge.

Klobuchar, Franken pitch amendments to immigration bill
D.C. Dispatches

Klobuchar, Franken pitch amendments to immigration bill

By Devin Henry | 05/09/13

WASHINGTON — The Judiciary Committee begins marking up the bill today.

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D.C. Dispatches

Norquist, Klobuchar find common ground on immigration reform

By Devin Henry | 05/07/13

WASHINGTON — Sen. Amy Klobuchar invited America’s most famous anti-tax crusader to testify before the Joint Economic Committee on immigration reform Tuesday.

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D.C. Dispatches

21 Senate Republicans vote for new taxes

By Devin Henry | 05/07/13

WASHINGTON — Traditional Republican anti-tax sentiments have diminished in the debate over expanded online sales tax.

Klobuchar, Ellison talk Syria and Boston on 'Meet the Press'
D.C. Dispatches

Klobuchar, Ellison talk Syria and Boston on 'Meet the Press'

By Devin Henry | 04/29/13

WASHINGTON — The pair appeared on "Meet the Press" Sunday; Ellison sparred with Rep. Peter King.

Democrats mix disappointment and anger after Senate blocks gun bill
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Democrats mix disappointment and anger after Senate blocks gun bill

By Devin Henry | 04/17/13

WASHINGTON — “It just doesn’t make sense to me," Sen. Al Franken says after a bill to expand background checks is defeated.

D.C. Dispatches

Visa provisions backed by Klobuchar included in Senate immigration bill

By Devin Henry | 04/16/13

WASHINGTON — A massive Senate immigration bill will increase the number of visas available to high-skilled immigrant workers.

For one day, Boston attack blunts partisanship in D.C.
D.C. Dispatches

For one day, Boston attack blunts partisanship in D.C.

By Devin Henry | 04/16/13

WASHINGTON — As Boston recovered from a bombing, the mood was somber and sympathetic in Washington.