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Obama Fires Back At McCain, Bush On Foreign Policy
16 May 2008 at 9:49pm
Barack Obama laid into John McCain on Friday for advancing a tough-guy foreign policy that he called "naive and irresponsible," serving notice that he's ready to launch a full-throttle challenge to the Republican presidential contender on international relations in the general election campaign.
McCain Will Only Go So Far To Woo Young Voters
16 May 2008 at 9:45pm
Republican presidential contender Sen. John McCain said
he hopes to use his appearance this week on "Saturday Night Live" to
reach out for the youth vote, but he won't follow in former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani's footsteps by cross-dressing on the popular comedy sketch show.
House Speaker: Session Ends Before Sunrise Sunday
16 May 2008 at 7:46pm
Minnesota leaders said Friday evening they were on the brink of a session-ending deal that would mean curbs on local property taxes, extra dollars for schools and the elimination of a nearly $1 billion budget deficit.
Pawlenty Has 'No Designs' On Being VP
16 May 2008 at 7:07pm
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, frequently mentioned as a possible running mate for Republican John McCain, said Friday he doesn't have "any motivations or designs" of doing anything more than volunteering on behalf of the presidential candidate.
'Abigail Taylor' Pool Safety Bill Becomes Law
16 May 2008 at 6:06pm
The Abigail Taylor pool safety bill is now law in Minnesota.
Pawlenty Vetoes 2 More Bills
16 May 2008 at 6:01pm
Governor Pawlenty has added to his growing veto tally with two more strikes.
Same Sex Marriage Debate Heating Up In Minnesota
16 May 2008 at 4:14pm
For more than 30 years, All God's Children Church has been performing same sex wedding ceremonies in South Minneapolis, though never legally recognized. The congregation has hope that will change soon, with two states about to allow same sex marriages.
Saudis Nix Bush Appeal To Boost Oil Production
16 May 2008 at 9:52pm
The White House says Saudi Arabia's leaders are making clear they see no reason to increase oil production until customers demand it.
Pawlenty Addresses Wisconsin GOP
16 May 2008 at 3:21pm
Possible Republican vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is the keynote speaker for Wisconsin Republicans at their annual state convention in Stevens Point.
RNC Protests In Minn. To Appeal Parade Permit
16 May 2008 at 12:57pm
A coalition of protesters planning to march on the first day of the
Republican National Convention plans to push the city of St. Paul for a
permit more to its liking.
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Capital:
St. Paul
Governor: Tim
Pawlenty, R
Lieut.
Governor: Carol Molnau, R
Senators:
Norm Coleman,
R (to Jan. 2009)
Amy Klobuchar,
D (to Jan. 2013)
U.S. Representatives: 8
Walz, Timothy J., 1st
Kline, John, 2nd
Ramstad, Jim,
3rd
McCollum, Betty,
4th
Ellison, Keith, 5th
Bachmann, Michele,
6th
Peterson,
Collin C., 7th
Oberstar, James
L., 8th
Secy.
of State: Mark Ritchie , D
Atty. General: Lori
Swanson, D
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