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House votes to repeal health care reform, Senate repeal unlikely
By Ryan Schuster Members of the U.S. House of Representatives voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act, 244-185 today, but the vote is not expected to end the controversy over the legislation anytime ...
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Catholic Diocese of Fargo hosts ninth Marian Eucharistic Congress
Forum reporter Mary Beenken writes: "The Catholic Diocese of Fargo is hosting the ninth Marian Eucharistic Congress, which wraps up today (Sunday) at the Fargo Civic Center. "The event, which takes ...
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Professional clown may have to prove he can read in order to serve in Brazil's congress (it's okay if you need to read this headline twice)
There's a headline I never planned on writing ... But in Brazil, there is some question as to whether or not a clown whos stage name means "grumpy" may not be literate, and the country's constitutio...
Posted on 9/28/10 at 12:58 PM
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Dems may drop millionaires tax in year-end dispute

WASHINGTON — Democrats may jettison their demand for higher taxes on millionaires as part of legislation to extend Social Security tax cuts for most Americans, officials said Wednesday as President Barack Obama and Congress struggled to clear critical year-end bills without triggering a partial government shutdown.

By By David Espo, The Associated Press , December 14, 2011

Appropriations bill would aid flooded Devils Lake area

Farmers in the flooded Devils Lake Basin could benefit from a federal agricultural program designed to voluntarily protect wetlands and flooded agricultural lands.

By By Kevin Bonham, Forum Communications Co. , November 15, 2011

Conrad hopes for bipartisan energy plan

Congress needs to focus next year on a long-term energy plan for the nation, Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., said Monday. Conrad was one of the featured speakers at the Great Plains and Empower North Dakota Energy Expo in Bismarck. The annual event brings together the energy industry, policymakers, researchers and entrepreneurs to discuss energy issues.

By By Teri Finneman, Forum Communications Co. , November 15, 2011

Congress takes up China, free trade, jobs bills

WASHINGTON — Congress is embarking on a flurry of votes to show it is trying to do something about creating jobs. The prospects for legislative success, however, are spotty.

By By Jim Abrams, The Associated Press , October 11, 2011

Congress' dysfunction long in the making

How did it get this bad on Capitol Hill?

October 01, 2011

Shutdown averted; disaster aid dispute resolved

Ending weeks of political brinkmanship, Congress finessed a dispute over disaster aid Monday night and advanced legislation to avoid a partial government shutdown only days away.

By By David Espo, The Associated Press , September 27, 2011

The disaster-stricken cluck tongues at Congress

WATERBURY, Vt. — For disaster victims rebuilding their homes, towns and lives, the anxiety is matched only by anger at Congress for entangling their future in a political battle over government spending.

By By Michael Hill, The Associated Press , September 26, 2011

Gulleson hasn't strayed far from rural roots

Gulleson hasn't strayed far from rural roots Pam Gulleson has had a diverse career, but she hasn’t really strayed far from her rural roots in southeastern North Dakota. Her next endeavor could change that, while giving her a stronger voice on the public policy issues she’s dealt with for years.

By By Kristen M. Daum, Forum Communications Co. , September 24, 2011

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Senate blocks House disaster aid bill

The Democratic-led Senate has blocked a House-passed bill that would provide disaster aid and pay to keep federal agencies open, escalating the latest partisan clash over spending.

By ALAN FRAM, Associated Press , September 23, 2011

ND, MN leaders ask Obama for river diversion money

Members of Congress from both sides of the Red River of eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota are asking President Barack Obama to include $30 million in his next budget for work on a river diversion project in the Fargo-Moorhead area.

September 22, 2011

N.D. delegation responds to speech

Members of North Dakota’s congressional delegation have mixed reactions to President Barack Obama’s jobs initiatives. Obama unveiled his plan Thursday night in a nationally televised speech. It would cost nearly $450 billion and will need the backing of congressional Republicans.

September 10, 2011

ND congressional delegation reacts to Obama speech

Members of North Dakota's congressional delegation have mixed reactions to President Barack Obama's jobs initiatives.

September 09, 2011

Congress returns amid economic troubles

Congress returns amid economic troubles Still bruised by the summer battle over the debt ceiling, Congress reconvenes this week for what could be an equally painful confrontation over how to put Americans back to work.

By By Jim Abrams, The Associated Press , September 06, 2011

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Maine congressional redistricting panel meets

The two-party commission that's redrawing Maine's congressional district lines to balance population is taking a step toward completing its work.

August 15, 2011

Obama: Short-term debt deal bad idea

President Barack Obama prodded Congress Tuesday to reach a sweeping long-term deal within the next two weeks to raise the nation’s borrowing limit rather than “kick the can down the road” with a makeshift, short-term solution, and he declared it must include the tax hikes Republicans strongly oppose.

July 06, 2011

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