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Political affiliation:
DFL Party |
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Born:
August 8, 1963, Minneapolis
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Personal:
Married to Becky. Three children. Resides in Stillwater. Catholic. |
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Occupation:
Mortgage banker |
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Education:
B.A., Business Administration
from College of St. Thomas, 1985. Law degree from William
Mitchell College of Law, 1992. |
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Major political experience:
DFL candidate for Senate in District 56, 2000. Chief of staff for former Rep. Bill Luther in the 6th District. Deputy district director to Rep. Gerry Sikorski, 1989-1993. |
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Ted Thompson - 6th District
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Ted Thompson announced his candidacy for the seat held by Rep. Mark Kennedy on April 26, 2004.
Thompson, a Stillwater mortgage broker, is seeking the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party's endorsement.
"I am a family man and a small businessman who believes in an America in which there is opportunity and equality for everyone," Thompson, said in announcing his candidacy. "We need fiscal responsibility and an end to these huge deficits that threaten our economic strength now and well into the future. These are not exclusively Democratic or Republican concerns -- they are concerns that everyone shares." Thompson is a former chief of staff for retired 6th District Congressman Bill Luther.
McCollum's view of Iraq
Rep. Betty McCollum, DFL-Minn., has returned from a trip to Iraq. During her visit, a wave of coordinated attacks took place, some targeting the Red Cross headquarters in Baghdad, killing more than 35 people. She also visited Mosul, in northern Iraq, where she and other members of her delegation with the House International Relations committee met with members of the 101st Airborne Division. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer spoke with McCollum.
(10/29/2003)
Kennedy remarks on Iraq
Minnesota 6th district republican Congressman Mark Kennedy talks about his recent trip to Iraq, and the major issues facing Congress this fall.
( 09/04/2003)
Tolls for thee, Minnesota?
In the next couple of years, Minnesotans could be paying tolls to use certain metropolitan highway lanes. State and federal lawmakers are considering plans to charge lane fees to relieve congestion and fund new road projects. The proposal is part of a mix of highway development and financing plans announced by Gov. Tim Pawlenty's administration and legislators from both parties.
(04/24/2003)