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Minnesota Democrats Oppose Gay Marriage Ban At State Convention

2012-06-03T08:11:26Z

U.S. Rep Tim Walz, the first elected official to address the convention crowd, said of the amendment: “It's anti-Minnesota. It's immoral and we will defeat it this November.” State Democrats also endorsed U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar for a second term.

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Minn. Democrats torn over medical device tax

2012-06-03T07:28:29Z

U.S. Rep. Tim Walz, a Democrat who represents Minnesota's 1st District, said he's sensitive to the industry's opposition to the tax, but he considers it a key funding mechanism. "My concern on this is, OK, so you repeal this, but no one has ...

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Minn. Democrats torn over medical device tax

2012-06-03T01:00:00Z

...new patients, they say the already profitable device industry is likely to see demand for its products expand. U.S. Rep. Tim Walz, a Democrat who represents Minnesota's 1st District, said he's sensitive to the industry's opposition to the tax, but he co

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DFL State Convention converges on Rochester

2012-06-02T20:08:27Z

All the heavy-hitters were in attendance; Rep. Paul Thiessen, Sen. Tom Bakk, U.S. Rep. Tim Walz and Governor Mark Dayton. "They'd rather bring down the President's healthcare reforms and bring down the President than work with everyone else and better Minn

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Klobuchar to get Minn. Dems' backing in Rochester

2012-06-02T16:12:13Z

Klobuchar faces a challenge from Republican state Rep. Kurt Bills. The Democratic faithful are also hearing speeches from elected officials including U.S. Reps. Tim Walz, Betty McCollum and Keith Ellison. Gov. Mark Dayton is expected to address the ...

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DFL state convention starts with plea against marriage amendment

2012-06-02T11:04:25Z

U.S. Rep. Tim Walz, the first elected official to speak to the convention crowd, took up the rallying cry. He said the marriage amendment was "immoral." The business of the convention -- endorsing U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar for a second term -- is ...

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Klobuchar to get Minn. Dems' backing in Rochester

2012-06-02T01:00:00Z

...Republican state Rep. Kurt Bills. The Democratic faithful are also hearing speeches from elected officials including U.S. Reps. Tim Walz, Betty McCollum and Keith Ellison. Gov. Mark Dayton is expected to address the convention as his party seeks to over

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Amy Klobuchar's endorsement overshadowed by other DFL convention speakers' fiery rhetoric

2012-06-02T01:00:00Z

...the DFL convention this weekend was to be the party’s endorsement of U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar. But other speakers — U.S. Rep. Tim Walz, Gov. Mark Dayton, state Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk, Secretary of State Mark Ritchie, state Sen. Scott Dibble,

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Klobuchar To Get Minn. Dems’ Backing In Rochester

2012-06-02T01:00:00Z

...state Rep. Kurt Bills. The Democratic faithful are also hearing speeches from elected officials including U.S. Reps. Tim Walz, Betty McCollum and Keith Ellison. Gov. Mark Dayton is expected to address the convention as his party seeks to overturn Republ

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Obama at Honeywell: 'I place my bets on American workers'

2012-06-02T01:00:00Z

...for you, for more jobs..." Obama arrived at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport with U.S. Reps. Betty McCollum and Tim Walz, both Democrats, aboard. At the airport, he was greeted by U.S. Sens. Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar along with U.S. Rep. Ke

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President Obama's Minn. Message: Look at Hiring Veterans

2012-06-01T18:58:03Z

Betty McCollum and Tim Walz. He was met at the airport by a delegation of the state's Democratic leaders, including Gov. Mark Dayton, U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

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Grateful for Walz’s help

2012-06-01T13:21:37Z

Congressman Tim Walz cares about veterans. Although my husband, Staff Sgt. Robert A. Borowski was the recipient of two Purple Hearts, he was not aware he had earned a Bronze Star. This award was given to World War II veterans who had earned the Combat ...

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Reps. Noem, Walz Introduce Bipartisan Sodsaver Legislation

2012-06-01T09:32:33Z

Kristi Noem, R-S.D. (at-large), issued the following news release: Rep. Kristi Noem (R-SD) and Rep. Tim Walz (D-MN) today introduced common sense legislation to encourage good land stewardship practices and preserve habitats for pheasants, ducks and other

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Reps. Walz, Noem Introduce Bipartisan Sodsaver Legislation

2012-06-01T07:02:13Z

WASHINGTON, May 31-- Rep. Tim Walz, D-Minn. (1st CD), has issued the following news release: Rep. Tim Walz (D-MN) and Rep. Kristi Noem (R-SD) today introduced common sense legislation to encourage good land stewardship practices and preserve habitats for .

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Obama gives jobs speech in Minnesota

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...started when Air Force One landed at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport at approximately 10:45 a.m. U.S. Representatives Tim Walz and Betty McCollum exited Air Force One with Obama. On the tarmac, the three were greeted by Gov. Mark Dayton, Sena

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LIVE VIDEO: President Obama visits Minneapolis to Speak on Economy

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...President has landed in Minnesota both to campaign and advance his message on jobs and the economy. U.S. Representatives Tim Walz and Betty McCollum exited Air Force One with Obama. On the tarmac, the three met Gov. Dayton, Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al

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Dispatches from the pool

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...down the steps wearing a dark blue suit and black shoes. He was joined on the flight by U.S. Reps. Betty McCollum and Tim Walz, D-Minn. He was greeted by Democratic U.S. Sens. Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar along with U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn. He w

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Obama in Minnesota to give jobs speech

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...landed in Minnesota Friday morning both to campaign and advance his message on jobs and the economy. U.S. Representatives Tim Walz and Betty McCollum exited Air Force One with Obama. On the tarmac, the three were greeted by Gov. Mark Dayton, Senators Am

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Obama gives jobs speech in Minnesota

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...when Air Force One landed at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport at approximately 10:45 a.m. U.S. Representatives Tim Walz and Betty McCollum exited Air Force One with Obama. On the tarmac, the three were greeted by Gov. Mark Dayton, Senators Amy

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Noem introduces sodsaver provision for farm bill

2012-05-31T22:41:09Z

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. Kristi Noem and Rep. Tim Walz introduced legislation Thursday to encourage good land stewardship practices and preserve habitats. Noem, a South Dakota Republican, and Walz, a Minnesota Democrat, want to protect habitat ...

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