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Obama sends proposal for war on ISIS to Congress

by Elizabeth Smith
Published February 12, 2015

President Barack Obama asked Congress on Wednesday to formally authorize the use of military force in the war against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, according to news sources.   “If...

Obama’s tax reform plan could aid students

by Haley Hansen
Published January 29, 2015
Fourteen percent of taxpayers don’t claim tax credits they’re eligible for.

Smart guns would be an effective start

by Ronald Dixon
Published January 28, 2015
Firearm manufacturers should be required to include smart gun technology for our saftey.
Gov. Mark Dayton proposes a $30 million investment in the Medical School at the Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building on Wednesday. Dayton proposed the funding as in his latest budget plan with the goal of boosting the school's reputation.

Dayton seeking $30M for Medical School

by Ethan Nelson
Published January 22, 2015
The governor’s proposal aims to help boost the University and soothe the shortage of doctors expected across Minnesota.

Obama touts bold swath of policies

by Liz Anderson
Published January 21, 2015
The president gave his State of the Union address to a crowd mostly made of political foes.

Republicans are against reform

by Keelia Moeller
Published January 21, 2015

President Barack Obama’s recent executive order regarding immigration reform has been a relief to the majority of the United States’ undocumented immigrant population. Unfortunately, House...

Kaler seeks support for four-year programs

by Logan Wroge
Published January 14, 2015
Although Kaler said the recent proposal to make two-year community college free in Minnesota was a good first step, he said all of higher education needs state support.

Political groups press on after election

by Morgan Wolfe
Published December 2, 2014
After a busy midterm election, some political student groups are preparing for next semester.

New group targets corruption in politics

by Logan Wroge
Published November 20, 2014
Represent.Us wants to reform laws regarding political donors and contributions in Minnesota.

Campaign finances affect voter knowledge, not trust

by Morgan Wolfe
Published November 10, 2014
Research by CLA Dean John Coleman gives insight into campaign spending.

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