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U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, speaking with U.S. Army command Sgt. Maj. Roy Wells and Brig.

" The Minnesota Medical Association generally agrees with the AMA's analysis of the Senate health care reform bill but parts ways with the AMA on its decision to oppose a provision that would require Medicare to establish a value index for paying physicians.

" Congresswoman Betty McCollum today expressed support for President Obama's plan to achieve U.S. objectives in Afghanistan, following the speech he delivered at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

President Barack Obama spent Tuesday night explaining to the American people why he's sending more troops to Afghanistan.

Sgt. Salei Sale of A-BTRY 2/377 PFAR Task Force Steel fires his M4 during a training session at Forward Operating Base Tillman.

President Obama will announce his new strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan within days, White House officials said today.

In an October 1974 cable to Democratic Senator Henry "Scoop" Jackson, following passage of his legislation helping Soviet Jews emigrate, Israel's Foreign Minister Yigal Allon wrote that "your efforts in this matter manifest once again your deep understanding of our needs and your constant support of the cause of Israel." What a difference 35 years ...

Members of Health Care for America Now will hold a rally and potluck Thursday in St.

In the United States, Indian Americans are seen as a highly educated, tech savvy, upwardly mobile, wealthy minority along the lines of other "model minorities," such as the Jews.

State Sen. Tarryl Clark has announced her campaign team in her bid to knock off 6th District U.S. Rep.

Some Minnesota lawmakers who supported the House reform bill said a key reason they voted for it was because it includes a provision for dealing with Medicarea s geographic disparities issue.

Minnesota's 4th District Rep. Betty McCollum expressed "great concern" today in a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the last-minute abortion restrictions that were inserted Saturday night in the House-passed health care bill.

Minnesota's official tribute to military veterans is being led by three members of the congressional delegation and Gov.

Millions more women may be subject to abortion restrictions. Last update: November 10, 2009 - 6:36 PM HOW THEY VOTED Five of Minnesota's congressional representatives voted for the Stupak amendment: Democrats James Oberstar and Collin Peterson, as well as Republicans Michele Bachmann, John Kline and Erik Paulsen.

Tarryl Clark rolled out her campaign team today and it is very impressive.A Highlights include former Klobuchar Field Director Zach Rodvold as Campaign Manager and Lauren Beecham, most recently Finance Director for Chris Coleman and previously Deputy Finance Director for Al Franken, as Finance Director.

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum will be at Fort Hood Army Base in Texas on Tuesday to attend a memorial ceremony for victims of last week's shooting.

Congressman Jim Oberstar, who represent's Minnesota's 8th Congressional District - to include all of Kanabec County, voted Saturday night in favor the Affordable Health Care for America Act Congressman Jim Oberstar, who represent's Minnesota's 8th Congressional District - to include all of Kanabec County, voted Saturday night in favor the ...

Unions in Minnesota and across the country are praising U.S. House passage of historic health reform that will expand coverage and cut costs.

Chor Xiong pulled a worn black wallet from his back pocket Friday night and extracted two photographs.

Kham Xiong, 23, of St. Paul, died in the attack Thursday, said Tim McGowan, principal of Community of Peace Academy, a school attended by Xiong.