Republicans back at work cutting spending Moving quickly, House Republicans are taking
another whack at federal spending on the day after a State of the
Union address in which President Barack Obama pronounced the
country "poised for progress" and beckoned lawmakers of both
parties to make job creation their common goal.January 26, 2011
Bachmann, Paulsen: Two radically different paths to power While Rep. Erik Paulsen is rising quietly through the congressional ranks, Rep. Michele Bachmann has become a fundraising powerhouse and a frequent commentator on cable television.January 26, 2011
Bachmann calls for Dayton to cancel Medicaid expansion Republican U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann joined GOP state legislators Monday morning in calling for Gov. Mark Dayton to cancel an expansion of Medicaid for 95,000 Minnesotans.January 24, 2011
Rep. Bachmann brings tea party message to Iowa Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann brought
her tea party message and possible presidential ambitions to Iowa
on Friday night, speaking before about 300 members of an
influential anti-tax group that shares many of the Republican's
views.January 21, 2011
Bachmann approaches Iowa with trail of misstatements U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann has everything a cable TV talk show producer wants. She's outspoken and reliably controversial.
But in some instances, Bachmann is also wrong.January 21, 2011
Will Bachmann and Pawlenty's Iowa visits lead to presidential campaigns? Two Minnesota Republicans have not ruled out presidential campaigns in 2012 -- former Gov. Tim Pawlenty and U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann. They hold major events this month in Iowa, which will be an early test of any presidential candidate.Midday, January 17, 2011
More eyes on Bachmann's next visit to Iowa When U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann speaks Friday, Jan. 21 at an Iowans for Tax Relief fundraiser in Des Moines, her appearance will garner even more attention than usual.January 17, 2011
Rep. Bachmann talks presidential run, federal debt Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann said Friday she wants to help "set the table" as Republicans discuss how to defeat President Barack Obama in 2012.January 7, 2011
Bachmann wants to help 'set table' to defeat Obama Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann said Friday she wants to help "set the table" as Republicans discuss how to defeat President Barack Obama in 2012.January 7, 2011
Bachmann bid for GOP leadership gets cool reaction The self-proclaimed tea party leader's bid for a top Republican post in the House received a
cool reaction Thursday from Speaker-to-be John Boehner.November 4, 2010