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    One of Oberstar's worries about health care bill: provision that could hurt state's paper industry

    By Cynthia Dizikes | Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jim Oberstar remains undecided about the health care bill because of a number of separate concerns — including a newly added measure that could hurt Minnesota's paper industry.

    Related: Hoyer: 'Delaying tactics' could stall vote on health reform

    Republican National Convention hosts about to deliver hefty thank-you gift to Minnesotans



    By Joe Kimball | Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

    Nearly $7 million in leftover funds raised by the Minneapolis/St. Paul 2008 Host Committee for last year's national gathering will soon be headed to three local foundations:  the St. Paul Foundation, the Minneapolis Foundation and the Minnesota Community Foundation.

    Bachmann leads Capitol rally against health care bill

    By Cynthia Dizikes | Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Days before an expected vote on health care reform in the U.S. House, thousands of protesters descended on the Capitol Thursday to rally around Rep. Michele Bachmann and other GOP lawmakers who have denounced the legislation.

    Related: Skip Humphrey, AARP volunteers endorse reform bill

    Latest health care bill: Minnesota's House members like it and hate it

    By Cynthia Dizikes | Friday, Oct. 30, 2009

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Despite predictions by House Democrats that they will pass their new health-care reform legislation as early as next week, Minnesota's House delegation is giving the massive bill mixed reviews and at least one of its Democrats is strongly considering voting against the proposal.

    Debate over Afghanistan divides Minnesota congressional delegation

    By Cynthia Dizikes
    Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the Obama administration debates sending more troops to Afghanistan, key members of Minnesota's congressional delegation remain divided over what they see as the best way forward in a conflict that has already consumed billions of dollars and hundreds of U.S. lives.

    State's medical industry spending millions lobbying Congress



    By Cynthia Dizikes | Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009

    WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As the high-stakes battle over health care escalates in Congress, Minnesota's medical industry is pouring millions into lobbying with Medtronic and United Health Group alone spending more than $6.7 million this year to make their case to lawmakers.

    Fleeing the United States for affordable health care

    By Misti Snow | Friday, Oct. 16, 2009

    FALLS CHURCH, Va. — I'm encouraging my beloved son to leave this country because he can't get what he needs at home — affordable health insurance.

    Health care reform clears major hurdle, as Klobuchar and Franken seek more changes

    By Cynthia Dizikes | Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Congress now faces efforts to merge differing bills, Minnesota's two senators are preparing to push for more change. Franken is still seeking a public option, and Klobuchar has concerns about Medicaid provisions and a tax on the medical device industry.

    Best hopes, worst fears for health-care reform

    Larry Jacobs: This is a 'pivotal historic moment'

    By Casey Selix | Friday, Oct. 9, 2009

    Outside of Minnesota, University of Minnesota political scientist Larry Jacobs is known primarily for his research on health policy and politics. What's his take on the current reform debate?

    Bonhoeffer lectures will examine political violence and cycles of 'never again'

    By Sharon Schmickle
    Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009

    The keynote speaker will be retired Canadian Gen. Romeo Dallaire, who was force commander of the U.N. mission to Rwanda in 1993 and 1994, a period when nearly 1million people were slaughtered.

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