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Dan Mathias
Political affiliation:
Republican Party
Born:
June 30, 1965
St. Croix Falls, Wisc.
Personal:
Married to Karen. Nine children (Joshua, Shoshanah, Naomi, Jacob, Jonathan, Hadassah, Shira, Judith and Gabriel). Lutheran.
Occupation:
Education:
Golden Valley Lutheran College, Associates Degree, 1985. B.S., University of Minnesota, Jewish and Ancient Near Eastern Studies, 1990.
Major political experience:
Ran for the 5th District seat in 2002.
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Daniel Mathiaas - 5th District

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Republican Dan Mathias failed in his attempts to unseat incumbent DFLer Martin Sabo in the 2002 election. Mathias says he will run a campaign that focuses on keeping marriage between one man and one woman, keeping taxes low and supporting the war on terror. He says Congressman Sabo is out of touch with most of his district which encompasses Minneapolis and neighboring suburbs.


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.
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.
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.

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