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Paulsen rules our run for US Senate or MN governor

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:35:56 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS - GOP U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen ruled out a run for either the U.S. Senate or the Minnesota governor's office on Monday, saying he plans to seek a fourth term in the House instead.

Blumenthal proposes amendments to immigration bill

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:36:05 -0400

HARTFORD, Connecticut - U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal has proposed 18 amendments to the Senate's immigration bill, including one that would make it easier for children to obtain citizenship.

State pharmacy boards back more FDA oversight

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:49:41 -0400

WASHINGTON - State pharmacy officials on Thursday threw their support behind a proposal giving the Food and Drug Administration authority over large compounding pharmacies, in an effort to head off more outbreaks tied to contaminated medications.