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Political affiliation:
DFL Party

Born:
Omaha, Nebraska

Personal:
Married for 32 years. Three adult daughters. Resides in Plymouth. Baptist.

Occupation:
Founder and e-publisher of TheHookUpNetwork.com, the "largest premiere e-magazine in the Twin Cities-serving the Midwest and soon Southeastern areas."

Education:
Attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, majoring in Social Welfare & Psychology. Graduated from Concordia University in St. Paul, MN with a BA in organizational management and communications

Major political experience:
Served as a delegate to the 33rd Senate District convention, and is currently a director. Sat on the endorsements committee for the 33rd Senate and 3rd Congressional Districts, and was elected as an alternate to both the 3rd Congressional District Convention and the State DFL Convention. Chosen to represent the 3rd Congressional District and Minnesota at the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston.

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	Rep. Jim Ramstad and Deborah Watts debate on MPR's Midday (10/27/04)

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Deborah Watts - 3rd District

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DFLer Deborah Watts, a Plymouth marketing and management consultant, is the author of the book, "101 ways to know you're 'black' in corporate america," and a former member of the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission. Her Web site lists four major goals of her candidacy:

Ensuring a quality public education
Creating jobs and encouraging entrepreneurship
Expanding access to quality health care
Building stronger communities to empower people

Also according to her Web site, "she currently serves on the advisory board of the Minnesota Organization for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention and Parenting (MOAPPP) and the Editorial Board of the Women's Business Monthly Magazine. As a published author, and a business leader, Deborah has conducted seminars to assist and empower women, students, and professionals; she speaks on such diverse topics as Leadership Development, Corporate Career Navigation, Healthy Workplace Environments, and Personal Brand Development. She has frequently run workshops for Women Venture and the College of St. Catherine."

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)

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