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Congrats, Chip: Award-winning blunderer!
Wednesday, July 25th, 2012
From Thomas: It’s about time Republican Congressman Chip Cravaack was awarded for his astonishing work – or lack thereof – representing Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District, right? Oh wait, this honor …
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Things You Could Buy Instead of Paying for Republican Scandal Lawyers.
Wednesday, June 20th, 2012
Today, on a divided voice vote, Republican legislators approved more than $84,000 in legal fees related to the Michael Brodkorb lawsuit for wrongful termination in the Amy Koch scandal earlier …
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Blogger Threatens to Tase ABM Staff, Rep. Pat Garofalo Thinks It’s Funny.
Friday, May 18th, 2012
Minnesota Republicans are all a Twitter today with their state convention starting up (#mngop12 if you want to follow all of the action, and there’s sure to be plenty), and …
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Calling All Students, New Media Fellowship Open Call!
Friday, May 4th, 2012
Below is a posting for those interested in spending a summer learning about progressive politics online, while working with team ABM in our New Media Fellowship Program. Check it out …
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Thank Gov. Dayton for Standing Up to ALEC.
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012
So far this legislative session, Gov. Mark Dayton has vetoed 10 bills that were written or inspired by the corporate front group ALEC–the same organization now facing national scrutiny for …
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Rep. Cravaack In Trouble for Supporting Middle Class Crushing Budget.
Monday, April 2nd, 2012
Perhaps the only thing more removed than Rep. Cravaack’s house in New Hampshire might be his vote for the House GOP budget last week. We all had some good laughs …
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Craavack Throws Seniors and Middle-Class Families Under the Corporate Giveaway Bus.
Thursday, March 29th, 2012
Cravaack votes to give trillions in tax breaks to the rich and end Medicare Today, Rep. Chip Cravaack once again turned his back on Minnesota’s seniors and middle-class families in …
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ALEC Takes Over House Committee This Afternoon.
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is back, folks. House Republicans passed an ALEC-inspired Voter ID constitutional amendment last night, which would do nothing but make it harder for law-abiding …