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D.C. Dispatches covers Minnesota's congressional delegation and reports on developments out of Washington that are important to Minnesota readers. Coverage is led by MinnPost's Washington correspondent Devin Henry.

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A preview of things to come: Republicans smack Rick Nolan on Keystone

By Devin Henry | 05/17/13

WASHINGTON — The NRCC hit Nolan for opposing a GOP bill to fast-track the project.

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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House passes Bachmann's 'Obamacare' repeal bill

By Devin Henry | 05/16/13

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act again on Tuesday. The bill is dead in the Senate.

Bachmann, Tea Party rally against IRS disclosures
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Bachmann, Tea Party rally against IRS disclosures

By Devin Henry | 05/16/13

WASHINGTON — Bachmann and Tea Party activists and lawmakers gathered on Capitol Hill to demand answers on improper IRS profiling of conservative groups.

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Bachmann to air Twin Cities TV ads

By Devin Henry | 05/15/13

WASHINGTON — Such an ad buy is considered unusual this early in an election cycle.

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Franken looks to restrain e-Verify errors in immigration reform

By Devin Henry | 05/15/13

WASHINGTON — Under new immigration reform legislation, the e-Verify system eventually becomes manditory. Actists worry about potential errors along the way.

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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.

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Paulsen won't run for Senate or governor, will seek re-election to U.S. House

By Devin Henry | 05/13/13

WASHINGTON — Paulsen will run for re-election to his 3rd District seat instead.

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Kline bill opens door for student-loan interest rate deal

By Devin Henry | 05/13/13

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. John Kline and House Republicans introduced a bill similar to a plan pitched by President Obama.

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National Democrats, Republicans target Minnesota seats

By Devin Henry | 05/09/13

WASHINGTON — The campaign arms of House Democrats and Republicans launched new 2014-related initiatives on Thursday.

Klobuchar, Franken pitch amendments to immigration bill
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Klobuchar, Franken pitch amendments to immigration bill

By Devin Henry | 05/09/13

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

Kline becomes top booster for GOP labor bill
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Kline becomes top booster for GOP labor bill

By Devin Henry | 05/08/13

WASHINGTON — The GOP  is pushing a bill to change overtime compensation laws, and Minnesota's John Kline is leading the charge.

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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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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.

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Obama signs disaster declaration for southwestern Minnesota following April storms

By Devin Henry | 05/03/13

WASHINGTON — The storm in question overed southwestern Minnesota in a thick coating of ice.

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Eleven former presidential candidates carry more debt than Bachmann

By Devin Henry | 05/02/13

WASHINGTON — Campaign debt is neither new nor controversial, and nearly a dozen campaigns still owe more than Michele Bachmann does.

Franken draws celeb donors, including Garrison Keillor
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Franken draws celeb donors, including Garrison Keillor

By Devin Henry | 05/02/13

WASHINGTON —Keillor was among a handful of celebrities who donated to Sen. Al Franken in the first fundraising quarter, according to The Hill.

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Iowa ethics panel asks for investigation into former Bachmann aide

By Devin Henry | 05/01/13

WASHINGTON — The committee reviewed an affidavit from former Bachmann aide Andy Parrish.

Nolan: Obama budget could dull Democrats’ political edge
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Nolan: Obama budget could dull Democrats’ political edge

By Devin Henry | 05/01/13

WASHINGTON — By proposing entitlement cuts now, Nolan and Democrats worry, Obama could take a political attack off the table later on.

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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.

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.