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GOP voters still mulling House pick
Poll finds Gulleson trailing both Kalk, Cramer in matchupsFARGO — Six months out from the general election, a Republican seems poised to win North Dakota’s U.S. House seat this year, but a significant proportion of likely Republican voters are undecided as to who that contender should be.
By Kristen M. Daum, Forum Communications Co. , May 18, 2012
N.D. interns do great in Washington 
Bill Scouton knew Kari Wigton before Dick Clark even knew she existed. So who is Bill Scouton and who is Kari Wigton?
By Lloyd Omdahl, Columnist , April 30, 2012
Obama clears sanctions to squeeze Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is moving ahead with tough new sanctions aimed at squeezing Iran's oil exports after determining there is enough crude on world markets to take the step without harming U.S. allies, The Associated Press has learned.
By Ben Feller and Julie Pace, Associated Press , March 30, 2012
Bringing Congress, Electoral College closer to home
Just about everyone is unhappy with civic affairs in America these days. Congress and many other public institutions are held in low regard.
By Lloyd Omdahl, Columnist , March 26, 2012
North Dakota candidates stake out views on the health care law
FARGO — Two years ago, President Barack Obama signed his controversial health care reform act into law, but it remains as divisive as ever.
By Kristen M. Daum, Forum Communications Co. , March 23, 2012
Postal closures concern election officials, voters
Elections officials in several states are concerned that the closing of mail-processing centers and post offices could disrupt vote-by-mail balloting this year, a potential problem that has led some members of Congress to call for a delay until after the November elections.
By Hannah Dreier, Associated Press , March 02, 2012
Obama demands Congress end oil, gas subsidies
NEW YORK (AP) — President Barack Obama, turning his political sights on snowy New Hampshire, demanded that Congress eliminate oil and gas company subsidies that he called an outrageous government "giveaway." Though politically a long shot, the White House believes the idea resonates at a time of high gasoline prices.
By Julie Pace, Associated Press , March 01, 2012
Lawmakers to open new window into own transactions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is about to open a new, real-time window into its members' stock trades, real estate deals and other financial transactions, allowing anyone to view the information online within weeks of the investments.
By Larry Margasak, Associated Press , February 28, 2012
Senate candidate Potter withdraws
BISMARCK (AP) — North Dakota Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Tom Potter said Friday he’s withdrawing from the race.
By Associated Press , February 25, 2012
Letter to the editor: Berg doesn’t have the facts on stimulus program
The so-called “failed stimulus” is the reason the Jamestown Regional Medical Center exists today. Serving a nine-county area, this project is a lifeline for thousands of people.
By Ruth Urdahl, Jamestown , February 24, 2012
Ridicule helped doom Va. ultrasound bill
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Once the word "transvaginal" became a big joke on "Saturday Night Live" and "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart," it wasn't long before Virginia's conservative Republicans realized they had overreached on abortion.
By Bob Lewis, AP Political Writer , February 23, 2012
Transportation boosted to top of political agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) — After years of procrastination, the White House and Congress have suddenly boosted a long-term plan to improve the nation's roads, bridges and transit systems to the top of the political agenda.
By Joan Lowy, Associated Press , February 14, 2012
Security concern with Medicare cards
My question is: Is there a way to have a different number on one’s Medicare card? My concern: After years of locking up my Social Security number, I was amazed to find it is now my Medicare number.
By Teri Finneman , February 06, 2012
Obama: Israel has not decided on attacking Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Sunday he does not think Israel has decided whether to attack Iran over its disputed nuclear program, a standoff that has the Middle East on edge.
By Ben Feller, AP White House Correspondent , February 05, 2012
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