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Tag: Politics

Lieutenant governor trivia

Bob CollinsBob Collins March 31, 2010, 11:42 AM Mar 31, 2010
6

The lieutenant governor’s job in Minnesota is the political equivalent of being in witness protection.

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Tax breaks for angels

Bob CollinsBob Collins March 29, 2010, 2:35 PM Mar 29, 2010
3

Should Minnesota backstop risky investments in start-ups?

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Fireworks bill fizzles

Bob CollinsBob Collins March 29, 2010, 10:58 AM Mar 29, 2010
1

Freedom from government interference ran into the sanctity of a religious holiday in South Dakota today.

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Internet congressional myths

Bob CollinsBob Collins March 28, 2010, 8:51 AM Mar 28, 2010
1

Where did people get their misinformation before the Internet came along?

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Playing both sides of the health care debate

Bob CollinsBob Collins March 25, 2010, 3:37 PM Mar 25, 2010
1

In complaining about the health care law’s effects, Republicans turn their back on a principal upon which their opposition is based.

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Health care backlash

Bob CollinsBob Collins March 25, 2010, 12:46 PM Mar 25, 2010
7

Minnesota GOP lawmakers want a constitutional amendment that would prevent federal laws from taking effect until the Legislature approves it.

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Live-blogging Midday: Is the health care law constitutional?

Bob CollinsBob Collins March 25, 2010, 11:05 AM Mar 25, 2010
22

Two legal experts debate.

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Final word on the Census letter

Bob CollinsBob Collins March 12, 2010, 6:22 AM Mar 12, 2010
3

Census officials reveal how they calculate the cost of knocking on your door.

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Gun bill fails at Capitol

Bob CollinsBob Collins March 10, 2010, 5:43 PM Mar 10, 2010
5

It’s difficult to establish a link between the gun show ‘loophole’ and guns used in crimes because there’s no mechanism in the state for tracking a gun’s origin.

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The Census Bureau’s response

Bob CollinsBob Collins March 10, 2010, 12:50 PM Mar 10, 2010
9

Another take on why sending a letter out in advance of the mailing of the Census makes sense.

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Ex-cops and guns

Bob CollinsBob Collins March 8, 2010, 12:41 PM Mar 8, 2010

A bill filed at the Capitol today is unfortunately timed.

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A tax on plastic bags

Bob CollinsBob Collins March 4, 2010, 12:07 PM Mar 4, 2010
8

Should Minnesota impose a 5-cent tax on plastic bags?

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Is Pawlenty a hypocrite on the stimulus?

Bob CollinsBob Collins March 2, 2010, 3:05 PM Mar 2, 2010
4

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has generally been consistent in his position on the federal stimulus.

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Live-blogging: The (failed) override vote

Bob CollinsBob Collins March 1, 2010, 3:08 PM Mar 1, 2010
21

What do you think about the failure to keep alive the health care program for the poor?

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Health care and homelessness

Bob CollinsBob Collins February 25, 2010, 3:17 PM Feb 25, 2010
35

When it comes to real people and health care, the clock ticks while the politicians talk.

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