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D.C. Dispatches

Bachmann at CPAC: 'We do it because we love. We do it because we care.'

By Devin Henry | 03/16/13

WASHINGTON — After keeping a low profile, Bachmann looked to develop a new way to rebrand the GOP at CPAC.

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Politics & Policy

Dayton-Senate DFL 'switcheroo'? Lawmakers may consider some of his dropped sales-tax provisions

By James Nord | 03/15/13

Assistant Majority Leader Sen. Katie Sieben confirmed Friday that there’s interest in possibly extending the state sales tax to some services.

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Community Voices

Mediation bill offers a real way to work through conflicts

By Rep. Carolyn Laine | 03/15/13

The legislation creates an Office of Collaboration and Dispute Resolution, which would work to support peaceful, efficient and lasting resolutions to conflicts.

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Politics & Policy

Revised Dayton budget keeps investment priorities, drops controversial tax changes

By James Nord | 03/14/13

New revenue would come from a fourth-tier income tax on the wealthy and a tobacco tax hike.

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MinnClips

Former GOP lawmaker Lynne Osterman talks same-sex marriage with Lawrence O'Donnell

By Tom Nehil | 03/14/13

Osterman explains her vote for banning same-sex marriage in Minnesota, and how she has come to regret it.

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Politics & Policy

Gay-marriage supporters tout freedom to persuade Republican legislators

By Cyndy Brucato | 03/14/13

Their argument is that prohibiting marriage for same-sex couples directly contradicts the Republican principle of personal freedom.

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Minnesota Blog Cabin

Don’t make fun of 'carpet stewardship'

Brick City Blog
By Sean Olsen | 03/14/13

Big Government’s not coming to tax your Dyson.  It’s attempting to deal with a real issue that can impact our environmental quality.

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Politics & Policy

Three major health exchange hurdles remain as legislators rush to meet deadline

By James Nord | 03/13/13

Conferees did agree to add extra legislative oversight provisions to address issues related to accountability.

Federal budget plans DOA, but will live on in Minnesota political races
D.C. Dispatches

Federal budget plans DOA, but will live on in Minnesota political races

By Devin Henry | 03/13/13

WASHINGTON — The budget bills introduced this week will die, but they have a longer shelf life as political talking points.

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Community Voices

Still waiting for real change from the DFL Legislature

By David Schultz | 03/12/13

The DFL is proving to be timid, cautious and inept at governing; it seems to have defined its mandate as more rejection of the GOP for over-reach than a call for change.