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GOP hopes IRS scandal will snag health care law

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:49:49 -0400

WASHINGTON - Political scandals have strange ways of causing collateral damage, and Republicans are hoping the furor over federal tax enforcers singling out conservative groups will ensnare their biggest target: President Barack Obama's health care law.

Minn.'s Bachmann sprints to TV with health care ad

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:41:26 -0400

ST. PAUL, Minnesota - Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann quickly launched a campaign-style television ad Thursday in hopes of capitalizing on the latest U.S. House vote to undo President Barack Obama's health care law.

Another round for the House on 'Obamacare'

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:48:52 -0400

WASHINGTON - One more time, with feeling! The Republican-led House voted yet again Thursday to repeal President Barack Obama's health care law, knowing full well that won't stop it.

Tea Party groups from across the country tell their horror...

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:50:44 -0400

WASHINGTON - By MICHAEL COLLINS

Details about Minnesota gay marriage bill

Sun, 12 May 2013 11:05:58 -0400

ST. PAUL, Minnesota - Minnesota's Senate is scheduled to debate and vote Monday on a bill to add the state to the growing list of those that allow gay marriage. It's the last step before Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton, who has promised to sign legislation.

Attorney named to investigate Senator ethics case

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:28:10 -0400

DES MOINES, Iowa - A Des Moines attorney has been appointed to serve as an independent investigator to determine whether a state senator violated Senate rules by taking payment from former Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann.

Obama jokes about radical 2nd term changes

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 10:06:01 -0400

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama joked Saturday about his plans for a radical second-term evolution from "strapping young Socialist" to retiree golfer, all with a new hairstyle like first lady Michelle's.