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Why did the GOP try repealing 'Obamacare' again?
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Why did GOP try repealing 'Obamacare' again?

By Devin Henry | 05/17/13

WASHINGTON — Republicans passed Michele Bachmann's Affordable Care Act repeal bill this week, but with it dead in the Senate, what's their motivation?

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Minnesota delegation begins weighing in on IRS scandal

By Devin Henry | 05/14/13

WASHINGTON — The IRS scandal has drawn complaints from Republicans, but Democrats are weighing in too.

The U.S. Capitol is seen from the Russell Senate Office Building
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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'
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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.

Congressional fundraising: Franken, Bachmann lead the pack
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Congressional fundraising: Franken, Bachmann lead the pack

By Devin Henry | 04/16/13

WASHINGTON — Sen. Al Franken raised $2 million and Rep. Michele Bachmann, $678,000.

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

Minnesota's liberals lead the charge against Obama's budget
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Minnesota's liberals lead the charge against Obama's budget

By Devin Henry | 04/12/13

WASHINGTON — Members like Keith Ellison and Rick Nolan rallied against Obama's proposed Social Security cuts this week.

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Obama's toughest budget sell might be with liberals

By Devin Henry | 04/08/13
U.S. House avoids government shutdown, passes GOP budget
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U.S. House avoids government shutdown, passes GOP budget

By Devin Henry | 03/21/13

WASHINGTON — The House passed a resolution funding the government through September and preventing a government shutdown.

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House defeats Progressive Caucus budget, others

By Devin Henry | 03/20/13

WASHINGTON — The bill received only 84 votes, though it picked up a few votes over last year.