FEC fines Nolan campaign for reporting errors
WASHINGTON — Nolan’s campaign announced the $5,250 fine last week.
Devin Henry
Devin Henry covers Minnesota’s congressional delegation and reports on developments out of Washington that are important to Minnesota readers.
Nolan: Veterans Affairs Secretary Shinseki should resign
WASHINGTON — Rep Rick Nolan became only the fourth congressional Democrat to call for Shinseki to resign.
Walz: Minnesota VA not caught up in growing wait-time controversy
WASHINGTON — Walz asked the state VA to detail its wait times as the House turns it attention to a growing scandal nationwide.
Franken highlights drug regulation law in second ad
WASHINGTON – The ad highlights a bill to regulate drug manufacturers signed into law last year.
House passes Paulsen’s sex trafficking bill
WASHINGTON — The bill encourages states to adopt “safe harbor” laws like Minnesota’s.
Confused by net neutrality? What you need to know
WASHINGTON — Whether you like it or not, the next few months are going to be a crash course in net neutrality.
Judge halts Minnesota campaign finance law
WASHINGTON — A Minnesota judge has temporarily blocked a Minnesota campaign contribution law in light of a campaign finance ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court in April.
In bid to unseat Kline, Democrat Obermueller embraces Obamacare
WASHINGTON — Obermueller released an ad Friday indicating he won’t shy away from the law this election.
Franken calls FCC net-neutrality vote ‘woefully misguided’
WASHINGTON — The FCC opened up a public comment period on new net neutrality rules on Thursday.
After rate jump, Senate Democrats push new student-loan plan
WASHINGTON – Democrats introduced a bill that would allow borrowers to refinance their student loans.
Minnesota ‘safe harbor’ law serves as federal model for combating sex trafficking
WASHINGTON — Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Erik Paulsen want to encourage states to implement an anti-sex-trafficking law embraced by Minnesota.
Mills, Westrom named NRCC ‘Young Guns’
WASHINGTON — The program identifies Republican challengers in races the GOP considers potentially competitive, and opens the door for more NRCC support.
Kline on college sports: unions not the answer
WASHINGTON — Kline is holding a hearing Thursday about potential consequences of a regional NLRB decision allowing Northwestern University athletes to unionize.
Chamber of Commerce launches ad supporting Mills
WASHINGTON — Mills is one of 10 Republican congressional candidates supported by the group’s $3 million ad buy.
Todd-Malmlov name-dropped in Oregon health-exchange emails
WASHINGTON — The email was obtained by the U.S. House Oversight Committee, which is awaiting correspondence from other exchanges, including MNsure.
Former Congressman Jim Oberstar dies at 79
WASHINGTON — The former 8th District representative served 36 years in the U.S. House.
To close rural broadband gap, Minnesota communities consider public option
WASHINGTON — FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler opened to the door to more municipal networks this week, a system in place in parts of Minnesota for years.
Pawlenty: Republicans should support raising the minimum wage
WASHINGTON — Pawlenty told Politico that Republicans should back a “reasonable” minimum wage hike.
Cravaack promotes Honour and endorses Dahlberg on trip through his old district
WASHINGTON — The former congressman remains involved in Minnesota politics and said he’s keeping tabs on the 8th District from his home in New Hampshire.
Kline, Paulsen bills on House GOP’s spring agenda
WASHINGTON — Kline’s bill focuses on charter schools; Paulsen’s looks to combat sex trafficking.