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Outside groups renewing 8th District spending spree, eyeing 7th
WASHINGTON — Outside groups have indicated they could spend more than $1 million on Minnesota’s U.S. House races.
Chip Cravaack
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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.
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How Minnesota’s lawmakers spend leftover campaign cash
WASHINGTON — Rep. Michele Bachmann has $1.7 million in her campaign account. She and other outgoing members of Congress have a wide latitude to spend leftover campaign money.
Political Agenda
Hibbing teacher enters GOP race for governor
Robert Farnsworth said former U.S. Rep. Chip Cravaack was an inspiration to his candidacy.
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Five months in, Nolan says he’s still frustrated, but sees hope
WASHINGTON — Nolan said he’s been surprised by the willingness of Republican leadership to rely on Democrats to pass major legislation.
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Nolan: Obama budget could dull Democrats’ political edge
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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Cravaack gave big raises on his way out the door
WASHINGTON — Chip Cravaack bumped up salary spending by 80 percent after he lost re-election, according to a Star Tribune report.
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Federal budget plans DOA, but will live on in Minnesota political races
WASHINGTON — The budget bills introduced this week will die, but they have a longer shelf life as political talking points.
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Breaking down the National Journal vote ratings
The ratings consider John Kline the most conservative lawmaker from Minnesota and Al Franken the most liberal. There are caveats.
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Do members of Congress work hard?
WASHINGTON — Congress worked more in 2011 and 2012 than it ever has — but it produced little legislation of note.