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Former Gov. William Guy lauded for a lifetime of selfless service at memorial

April 30, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

FARGO The life of Bill Guy, the farmer from Amenia who became a four-term governor of North Dakota, was celebrated Tuesday in a memorial service at Fargo’s First Presbyterian Church. Continue Reading

Dems: ND lawmakers must create abortion legal fund

March 31, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK A handful of North Dakota Republicans have joined Democrats in saying that it’s irresponsible for lawmakers to pass anti-abortion measures without setting aside money to fight court battles. Continue Reading

‘Draft Brendan’ effort begins

March 27, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Group headed by Ryan Casey wants Tim Johnson’s son to enter 2014 Senate race.
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Democrats turn out to honor Johnson

March 26, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Candidates and staffers say retiring senator set high standard to follow.
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ND Sen. Heitkamp to speak at McGovern Day next month in Sioux Falls

March 9, 2013 in The Daily Republic

North Dakota U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp will speak at this year’s McGovern Day Dinner in Sioux Falls.
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Democratic activists eye Brendan Johnson Senate bid

February 21, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Johnson, currently South Dakota’s U.S. Attorney and son to sitting Sen. Tim Johnson, declines comment on possibilities of a 2014 race.
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For Peterson, fiscal cliff bill puts budget ‘further behind’

January 3, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

U.S. Representative Collin Peterson, an accountant before turning politician, could not support budget legislation passed on New Year’s night because it will grow the federal deficit by $3.9 trillion.
“They spent more than they raised,” the western Minnesota Democratic congressman said about those who voted for the measure in the name of deficit control. “So we are further behind.” Continue Reading

GOP, Dems to honor Janklow, Kneip in Sioux Falls

January 3, 2013 in The Daily Republic

SIOUX FALLS (AP) Republicans and Democrats are getting together in Sioux Falls Thursday for a social event honoring former South Dakota governors Dick Kneip and Bill Janklow. Continue Reading

Republicans back Dalrymple’s budget; Dems want to see more

December 5, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK The time is right for North Dakota to invest its bounty from booming energy production and a strong economy, Gov. Jack Dalrymple said as he prepared to unveil his $12.8 billion budget proposal for the next two years. Continue Reading

Grand Forks’ Schneider to lead Senate Democrats

December 3, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

District 42 Sen. Mac Schneider, D-Grand Forks, will lead state Senate Democrats in a legislative session he expects will concentrate on how to spend North Dakota’s oil revenue.
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