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Jennifer Duffy on Gov. Tim Pawlenty's exploratory committee for potential run for president

2011
Mar 22, 2011 —

Former Governor Tim Pawlenty has taken a step forward in a quest for the White House.  Although not officially in the presidental race, he has formed an exploratory committee to run for president.  Jennifer Duffy, senior editor at the Cook Political Report, explains what this actually means.

No GOP front-runner in the 2012 presidential race

2011
Feb 25, 2011 —

It's no secret the Republicans think President Obama is vulnerable in next year's election. They think he overreached on the healthcare overhaul, the economy is still sluggish and they're confident voters agree with them that the federal government spends too much.

Minnesota film aims to help deaf women facing breast cancer

2011
Feb 11, 2011 —

Learning you have breast cancer is never easy, but for members of the deaf community, the diagnosis can be particularly isolating. Now a group of Minnesota film makers are trying to change that with a documentary called "Signing On." The film will be previewed this weekend in St.

Tim Pawlenty takes credit for Minnesota health reform cost cutting

2011
Feb 8, 2011 —

Tim Pawlenty has been touting the success of Minnesota's home-grown health reforms during his national book tour as he prepares for possible run for the presidency.

Tea Party House Caucus chair Michele Bachmann State of the Union response

2011
Jan 26, 2011 —

Excerpts of the Tea Party's response to President Obama's State of the Union address last night (Tuesday).

Reimagining Sitting Bull: Tȟatȟáŋka Íyotake

2010
Dec 5, 2010 —

Every December, the Lakota remember the life and death of Sitting Bull. History has cast him primarily as a warrior, but Krista Tippett discovers in Sitting Bull's living legacy, a very different character from history's celebrity warrior chief who vanquished Custer.

Governor Pawlenty reiterates opposition to key element of health care reform

2010
Oct 9, 2010 —

Gov. Tim Pawlenty repeated his opposition Friday to so-called "insurance exchanges," a key piece of health care reform. He said exchanges amount to government interfering with the free market.

Governor Pawlenty further reiterates his opposition to a key element of health care reform

2010
Oct 8, 2010 —

Gov. Tim Pawlenty repeated his opposition Friday to so-called "insurance exchanges," a key piece of health care reform. He said exchanges amount to government interfering with the free market.

Pawlenty does about-face on insurance exchange idea

2010
Oct 8, 2010 —

Gov. Tim Pawlenty is standing by his decision to ignore a federal request for input on a key piece of health care reform.

Bachmann's environmental voting record criticized

2010
Apr 15, 2010 —

Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is brushing off criticism of her voting record from an environmental group. The League of Conservation Voters says Bachmann achieved a two-percent rating -- nearly the lowest possible -- and the group plans to work against her re-election.

Bachmann responds

2010
Apr 14, 2010 —

Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is brushing off criticism of her voting record from an environmental group. The League of Conservation Voters says Bachmann achieved a two-percent rating -- nearly the lowest possible -- and the group plans to work against her re-election.

Bachmann targeted

2010
Apr 14, 2010 —

The League of Conservation Voters says it will campaign against Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann in the fall election. The non-profit advocacy group has named Bachmann to its national list of so-called Dirty Dozen congressional candidates.

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