Politics-DNU

Absentees boost Franken; appeal looms

Published April 7, 2009

Franken did better than Republican Norm Coleman by a nearly 2-to-1 margin as the ballots were opened and counted at the Minnesota Judicial Center.

Stevens case closed, case against prosecutors open

Published April 7, 2009

A federal judge dismissed the corruption conviction of former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens on Tuesday and took the rare and serious step of opening a criminal investigation into prosecutors who mishandled the case.

Pile of Minn. Senate ballots that may count drops

Published April 6, 2009

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) âÄî The pile of unopened absentee ballots that could be added to Minnesota Senate totals for Al Franken and Norm Coleman is now down to 387. Deputy Secretary of State Jim Gelbmann...

House passes bill without Bell Museum funding

Published April 6, 2009

The bill is smaller than the bonding bill passed by the Senate in March.

Republicans: More restrained budget needed

Published April 5, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) âÄî American families are having to sacrifice, and Republicans say the federal government should follow their example. Budget plans offered by Republicans hold down deficits while...

Feds consider FAFSA simplification

Published April 5, 2009

Pros and cons make the current form difficult to renovate.

Ex-Rep. Simmons noisily taking on Conn. Sen Dodd

Published April 5, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) âÄî The staid Capitol Hill Club dining room was quiet. Except for Rob Simmons. Perched at a table at the popular Republican hangout blocks from the Capitol, Simmons waved a sheaf...