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Hopson's Choice

08.11.2009 06:57    texasweekly.com
Rep. Chuck Hopson , D-Jacksonville, will seek reelection, but as a Republican — a move that might save his neck while wrecking the party's chances at winning a majority in the House.
Hopson's Choice


Democrats' health care reform bill passes House

08.11.2009 06:41    minnesota.publicradio.org
The Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insuranceindustry. A triumphant Speaker Nancy Pelosi likened the legislation to the passage
Democrats' health care reform bill passes House

Pawlenty tests presidential waters in Iowa

08.11.2009 06:41    minnesota.publicradio.org
Gov. Tim Pawlenty dipped his toes into the presidential waters on Saturday night, speaking to a group of Republican activists in Des Moines, Iowa.
Pawlenty tests presidential waters in Iowa

Being unemployed is tougher than it used to be

08.11.2009 06:41    minnesota.publicradio.org
When these union workers were protesting the disappearance of their jobs in 1982, the unemployment rate was months away from hitting 10 percent, as it did late last week. The difference between then and now? Americans have more than triple
Being unemployed is tougher than it used to be


Questionable ethics: a textbook case

08.11.2009 06:41    minnesota.publicradio.org
When Chris Thompson received a free textbookin his Eyes, Nose and Throat class he took a look at the logo inthe corner and rolled his eyes.
Questionable ethics: a textbook case

Students turn fast food into fuel for learning

08.11.2009 06:41    minnesota.publicradio.org
A growing school-breakfast program in St. Paul called Breakfast to Go allows students to grab a free nutritious meal in the cafeteria and take it to class, ensuring more children are eating their morning meal.
Students turn fast food into fuel for learning

Minneapolis hosts vigil for hikers held in Iran

08.11.2009 06:41    minnesota.publicradio.org
Families and friends of the three American hikers detained in Iran will mark the 100-day anniversary of their detention at a candlelight vigil in Minneapolis on Sunday.
Minneapolis hosts vigil for hikers held in Iran

Minnesota deer hunting opener will be a warm one

08.11.2009 06:41    minnesota.publicradio.org
With high temperatures in the 50s or even 60s for Minnesota's deer hunting opener on Saturday, anyone who harvests a deer will have to make sure the meat isn't left out in the open for too long.
Minnesota deer hunting opener will be a warm one

Letters illustrate rising tensions over Central Corridor project

08.11.2009 06:41    minnesota.publicradio.org
An exchange of letters this week between top officials at the University of Minnesota and the Metropolitan Council illustrate an increasingly testy relationship between the two institutions as they work to resolve their differences over the proposed Central Corridor transit
Letters illustrate rising tensions over Central Corridor project

Rep. Tim Walz says he'll support House health care bill

08.11.2009 06:40    minnesota.publicradio.org
Minnesota Congressman Tim Walz said he'll support the House health care bill that's scheduled for a vote on Saturday.
Rep. Tim Walz says he'll support House health care bill

Finding a home in language

08.11.2009 06:40    minnesota.publicradio.org
Somali immigrants face many challenges adjusting to life in America. As part of our Youth Radio Series, Sadiya Mohamed describes her search for home in America.
Finding a home in language

Novel explores the legacy of Indian boarding schools

08.11.2009 06:40    minnesota.publicradio.org
Bemidji-based writer Kent Nerburn writes fictional narratives based on the real stories of people he has met on reservations in Minnesota and the Dakotas. Nerburn's latest book, "The Wolf at Twilight," explores the sad legacy of the Indian Boarding schools.
Novel explores the legacy of Indian boarding schools

Pawlenty postpones Mexico trade trip

08.11.2009 06:40    minnesota.publicradio.org
Gov. Tim Pawlenty is postponing a brieftrade trip to Mexico, saying that President Felipe Calderon has ascheduling conflict.
Pawlenty postpones Mexico trade trip

Two indicted for allegedly growing marijuana on public land

08.11.2009 06:40    minnesota.publicradio.org
A federal grand jury has indicted two men for allegedly growing 428 marijuana plants on Aitkin County land.
Two indicted for allegedly growing marijuana on public land

Field of St. Paul superintendent candidates to be narrowed to 6 next week

08.11.2009 06:40    minnesota.publicradio.org
The St. Paul School District plans to narrow its list of candidates for superintendent to three by the end of next week.
Field of St. Paul superintendent candidates to be narrowed to 6 next week

Rep. Collin Peterson says he will vote 'no' on health care bill

08.11.2009 06:40    minnesota.publicradio.org
DFL 7th District Congressman Collin Peterson says he will vote no on the health care bill that is scheduled for a weekend vote in the U.S. House.
Rep. Collin Peterson says he will vote 'no' on health care bill

FAIR President Dan Stein Joins House Members Pushing for Verification

08.11.2009 06:14    steinreport.com
Seven House Members held a press conference earlier today on the East Lawn of the Capitol Building showing their support...
FAIR President Dan Stein Joins House Members Pushing for Verification

La Raza Plays the Race Card in the Health Care Debate

08.11.2009 06:14    steinreport.com
By Ira Mehlman, FAIR Media Director "Will health care reform leave Juanita and Manuel behind? This question could be decided...
La Raza Plays the Race Card in the Health Care Debate

Illegal Immigration Issue Fractures Democrat Coalition on Health Care

08.11.2009 06:14    steinreport.com
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus is making back-room threats to vote as a block against health care legislation that makes illegal...
Illegal Immigration Issue Fractures Democrat Coalition on Health Care

New Report: Dallas Bomb Plot Case Shows the Value of Exit-Tracking

08.11.2009 06:14    steinreport.com
Janice Kephart, with the Center for Immigration Studies, has a new report explaining why the long-delayed exit-tracking system would have...
New Report: Dallas Bomb Plot Case Shows the Value of Exit-Tracking

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