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Obama passes over Oberstar, will appoint Charlotte's Foxx to DOT post

By Devin Henry | 04/29/13

WASHINGTON — Obama went with Foxx over a cadre of potential candidates, including former Rep. Jim Oberstar.

American Airlines and US Airways planes
Business

Oberstar brings anti-merger record to potential Cabinet post

By Liz Fedor | 02/28/13

Oberstar was right when he warned in 2008 that the union of Delta and Northwest would kick off a wave of mergers that oculd lead to three "mega-carriers."

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Minnesota delegation Democrats want Oberstar as transportation secretary

By Devin Henry | 02/20/13

The seven Democrats sent President Obama a letter asking him to appoint Oberstar.

Oberstar: 'It would be a great honor' to be named transportation secretary
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Oberstar: 'It would be a great honor' to be named transportation secretary

By Devin Henry | 01/29/13

WASHINGTON -- After current secretary Ray LaHood's departure, Oberstar said he's interested in taking the country's top transportation job.

Chip Cravaack
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Q&A: Chip Cravaack reflects on defeat, outlines fiscal cliff 'basics'

By Devin Henry | 11/15/12

WASHINGTON — The freshman Republican also talks about his hope for Nolan's term in Congress, and his future in politics and in Minnesota.

Cravaack and Nolan
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Final hours of Cravaack-Nolan race: Big bucks, sharp attacks

By Devin Henry | 11/02/12

DULUTH — With outside spending topping $9.1 million since mid-August, both candidates go hard at the more checkered parts of each other’s congressional tenures.

Hull Rust Mahoning Mine
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Cravaack, Nolan battle over natural resources

By Devin Henry | 09/26/12

WASHINGTON — In an election driven by creating jobs, northern Minnesota's natural resources take center stage.

New federal highway bill: Truth and consequences for Minnesota
Cityscape

New federal highway bill: Truth and consequences for Minnesota

By Marlys Harris | 07/13/12

What hath Congress wrought? A big fat mess.

Political Agenda

Oberstar endorses Nolan in the crowded 8th District DFL congressional field

By Joe Kimball | 06/04/12

Jim Oberstar, who lost his congressional seat in one of the big national surprises of 2010, on Monday endorsed former Congressman Rick Nolan in the 8th District.