Campaign 2008: U.S. House

Oberstar: Bridge closure shows need for new regulations

The DFL Congressman also says closing the bridge in St. Cloud was the right move. (03/21/2008)

Republican attorney challenging Rep. Betty McCollum

Ed Matthews of St. Paul says he expects to make the race competitive by talking about cutting taxes and reducing the national debt. (03/20/2008)

DFLers dial for delegates in race to replace Ramstad

The DFL is hoping to win the seat that currently belongs to U.S. Rep. Jim Ramstad, R-Minn., who is retiring after this year. But first they have to settle on a candidate. (03/14/2008)

Paulsen announces his bid for Ramstad's seat

Republican State Rep. Erik Paulsen is pledging to reform education and bring down the cost of healthcare if he is elected to Congress. Paulsen officially announced his candidacy for Minnesota's third district in Minnetonka, Minn., on Sunday. (01/27/2008)

Walz raised over $1 million last year in 1st District race

Rep. Tim Walz reported raising more than $1 million last year, following a fourth quarter that pulled in $249,000. (01/22/2008)

Kline defends decision to stop seeking earmarks

As a skeptical Scott County Board listened, U.S. Rep. John Kline defended his decision to stop seeking the millions of dollars in so-called "earmarks" awarded to members of Congress for projects within their districts. (01/09/2008)

Democrat Bonoff to run for Congress in 3rd District

The state senator becomes the second Democrat to announce a campaign for the seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Jim Ramstad, a moderate Republican. Iraq war veteran Ashwin Madia is also in the race. (11/05/2007)

Can you believe political ads?

Last week's feud between Rep. Michele Bachmann and local TV stations over an ad raises the question: can voters believe what they see? (10/21/2007)

Candidates move cautiously toward a run in the 3rd District

A month after Republican Rep. Jim Ramstad announced he was retiring, it remains unclear who will run for his seat in Minnesota's 3rd District. (10/16/2007)

Groups target Bachmann on children's health insurance

Supporters of increased funding for children's health insurance are running ads against Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn. (10/12/2007)

Iraq war vet to challenge Kline in Minnesota's 2nd District

Steve Sarvi served 16 months in Iraq with the Minnesota National Guard, returning home this July. He's a former Watertown mayor who now works as city administrator in Victoria. (10/04/2007)

Kline introduces bill to resolve GI Bill benefits for Minnesota soldiers

Minnesota lawmakers say they're hopeful an Army review will lead to greater educational benefits for members of the Minnesota National Guard who served in Iraq. But just in case, Rep. John Kline introduced legislation that would resolve the problem. (10/04/2007)

McCollum, House members grill Blackwater exec

Blackwater's owner told a Congresisonal panel that allegations of wrongdoing are "baseless." Rep. Betty McCollum doesn't buy it. (10/02/2007)

Sizing up the competition in the 6th Congressional District

Three Democrats are already running to challenge first-term Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann next year in Minnesota's 6th District. DFLers say Bachmann is vulnerable, but political analysts suggest she's in a good position for re-election. (10/01/2007)

Kline says he sees 'amazing' progress in Iraq

Kline, who has been a supporter of President Bush's Iraq policy, said he was particularly impressed with the improved security in the Anbar province capital of Ramadi. (09/25/2007)

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