Campaign 2008: U.S. House

Ramstad's retirement means a battle for the 3rd District

Longtime Minnesota Rep. Jim Ramstad's retirement means Republicans and Democrats will be gearing up for a battle to win the open seat in Minnesota's 3rd District. (Midmorning, 09/18/2007)

Ramstad announces his retirement from Congress

After years of commuting from Minnesota to Washington, Ramstad acknowledged, "I'm burned out. I'm tired. I still have the passion for policymaking, I still have the passion for politics. But I want to be home." (09/17/2007)

Rep. Kline agrees with Iraq assessment

U.S. Rep. John Kline, Republican from Minnesota's 2nd District, is a member of the House Armed Services committee, which heard from the two top U.S. leaders on Iraq Monday. Kline agrees with Gen. David Petraeus that the recent troop surge has been successful. (09/11/2007)

Oberstar discusses trains, planes, and automobiles

U.S. House Transportation Committee Chairman Jim Oberstar joins Midmorning to talk about the gas tax proposal in the Minnesota Legislature, airlines and commuter rail. (Midmorning, 05/15/2007)

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