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mnpACT! – Pawlenty: The “Minnesota Debacle”?

Dave Mindeman at mnpACT! provides an assessment of Governor Pawlenty’s budget practices – click HERE to read it.  A Couple Highlights:But one answer lies in the fact that Governor Pawlenty …
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Arne Carlson: Pawlenty’s Budget — Seductiveness of the Short-Term.

Former Governor Arne Carlson wrote an interesting op-ed HERE – highlighting the short-sighted nature of Pawlenty’s budget – who is again putting his political ambitions ahead of the best interests …
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ABM Releases New Statewide Poll.

Alliance for a Better Minnesota today released a new statewide poll conducted by Grove Insight Opinion Research and Communication Strategy: Economy, Health Care and Iraq Top Issues to Minnesota Voters:The …
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Oberstar Stands up to NTSB.

Minnesota Rep Jim Oberstar is standing up to the feds, insisting that NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) hold a public hearing on its investigation of the 35W bridge collapse. The …
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Pawlenty Healthcare Flip-Flop, Band-Aid Budget.

From Pawlenty of Problems:  Bob Collins’ News Cut blog at MPR raises key questions about Governor Pawlenty’s short-term approach to the state’s budget.  The key question is whether or not …
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MN BLUE: Norm Coleman lies about his role in oversight of Iraq.

MN Blue provides an analysis of Norm Coleman’s political dancing around the issue of oversight – something he ignored as chairmen of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.
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MN GOP Punish Their Own for Not Falling In-Line.

Despite standing up for a good transportation bill that will prove to be a beneficial investment in Minnesota’s transportation infrastructure, the Minnesota GOP is going after those who displayed courage …
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US House Passes Wellstone Mental Health Parity BIll.

The US House passed historic legislation giving parity to those who struggle with mental illness. Coverage: New York Times Bemidji Pioneer Editorial: Mental Health Parity Legacy of Wellstone Star Tribune …