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Obama’s scorecard: Some setbacks but a good summit

Published April 2, 2009

The president called the meeting a "turning point in our pursuit of global economic recovery."

Source: Obama taps Groves for census director

Published April 2, 2009

If confirmed by the Senate, he will take the helm less than a year before the decennial count.

House approves FDA regulation of tobacco products

Published April 2, 2009

The measure, passed 298-112, gives the Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate — but not ban — cigarettes and other tobacco products.

Lawmakers begin debating Pawlenty’s higher ed budget

Published March 31, 2009

The budget would use some stimulus money to support the U.

Court cripples Coleman comeback in Senate race

Published March 31, 2009

Judges ordered further review of 400 unopened absentee ballots.

White House questions viability of GM, Chrysler

Published March 30, 2009

The administration forced the departure of Rick Wagoner as CEO of General Motors over the weekend

NY House special election seen as Obama’s 1st test

Published March 30, 2009

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) âÄî Two months ago, it would have been hard for the most ardent political wonk to find the state's 20th Congressional District on a map. On Tuesday, it will be the center of the...

Legislative session busy for U

Published March 29, 2009

Some bills affecting the University have passed, others are done.

Committee passes bill to alleviate student debt

Published March 26, 2009

Opportunity Minnesota would offer college graduates a tax credit to repay loans while they remain in the state.

Administration unveils financial system overhaul

Published March 26, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) âÄî The Obama administration on Thursday unveiled a sweeping overhaul of the financial system designed to impose greater regulation on major players like hedge funds. Treasury Secretary...