Open Congress : News Articles for Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D, MN]

Enviro Groups Face Some Tough Decisions on Path to Climate Bill

2009-11-06T00:00:00Z

...the end, the worst thing for the environmental community would be no bill at all to curb greenhouse gas emissions," said Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), who co-sponsored an agriculture climate amendment this week. There are a handful of environmental grou

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The Daily Digest

2009-11-06T00:00:00Z

...benefits and home buyers tax credit. Senate Democrats move the greenhouse gas bill to the floor without GOP help. DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar is mentioned. Klobuchar also wants a ban on wireless devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft. DFL Rep. Jim Ob

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Senate votes to extend unemployment benefits

2009-11-05T00:00:00Z

...and more Americans are losing the last lifeline they had to keep their heads above water in this difficult economy,” Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., said on the Senate floor. “People in my state say: ‘The unemployment rate may be 7.3 percent in Minne

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Groups push Klobuchar on federal energy bill

2009-11-04T00:00:00Z

...groups was teaming with some private businesses and state lawmakers in Mankato to bring some pressure to bear on U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar. Fresh Energy and the Izaak Walton League are confident Klobuchar will support tough standards on power companies to

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Groups push Klobuchar on federal energy bill

2009-11-04T00:00:00Z

The Daily Digest

2009-11-04T00:00:00Z

...As the Governor said this morning, he is glad Republicans -- not Democrats -- represent Maine in the U.S. Senate." DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar taps a magistrate for the federal bench. GOP Rep. John Kline opposes changes in the way union representation electi

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Klobuchar taps magistrate for federal bench

2009-11-03T00:00:00Z

...Obama with the recommendation that she become the next U.S. District Court judge for Minnesota. The recommendation was made by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., leaving Obama to make the formal nomination. Nelson would replace Judge James Rosenbaum, who earl

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Klobuchar Recommends Nelson for Federal Judge

2009-11-03T00:00:00Z

...(AP) - U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is recommending that a federal magistrate judge be named as the next U.S. District Court judge in Minnesota. Susan Richard Nelson has 30 years of legal experience, including nine years as a U.S. magistrate judge. Before t

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The Daily Digest

2009-11-03T00:00:00Z

...Republican position much of the time." The New York Times says euphoria gave way to second thoughts on Obama in Iowa. DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar will attend a major fundraiser for the DSCC. The following HTML tags are allowed in your comments: + Bold: Text

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The Daily Digest

2009-11-02T00:00:00Z

...states are likely to shape health care law. Pawlenty is mentioned. He releases the names of some White House guests. DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar, DFL Sen. Al Franken, DFL Rep. Collin Peterson are on the list. DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar says the White House is und

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Minn. delegation want more details before deciding on Afghanistan

2009-10-30T00:00:00Z

...for comment. Minnesota's two senators said they too are waiting to make a decision on a troop increase. DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar said she wants to see what Obama decides. "I want to look at all of the evidence and what the option

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Where the delegation stands on a troop increase in Afghanistan.

2009-10-30T00:00:00Z

...Rep. John Kline will discuss the situation on MPR's Midday at 11 AM. Here's where the delegation stands on the issue: DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she's waiting to see President Obama's plan before she commits to sending more troops to the region. Liste

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Where the delegation stands on a troop increase in Afghanistan.

2009-10-30T00:00:00Z

$6.8 million coming to Minnesota for sewage treatment, wild land purchases

2009-10-29T00:00:00Z

...the Interior Department that includes $6.8 million for sewage treatment plants and wild land purchases in Minnesota. Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced the funding for the eight projects today, saying passage by the Senate is expected soon. Klobuchar's office

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The Daily Digest

2009-10-29T00:00:00Z

...of the delegation stand on Afghanistan. The Wall St. Journal said some politicians interfered with bailed out GM. DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar is mentioned. A Senate proposal would give states grant money to ban texting while driving. Klobuchar is mentioned.

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Ellison proposes same-day voter registration bill

2009-10-29T00:00:00Z

...has done for our State - give a voice to all who want to vote.” Cosponsors of the bill include Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Minnesota Democratic Reps. Tim Walz and Jim Oberstar. Like what you just read? Support high-quality journalism i

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Sweat lodge police report delayed by tests

2009-10-28T00:00:00Z

...8 incident, The Arizona Republic reported. Neuman's death from multiple organ failures has triggered a call from U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., for an investigation of spiritual and financial guru James Arthur Ray, who ran the sweat lodge ceremony. T

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Publisher delays books by guru James Arthur Ray in sweat lodge case

2009-10-28T00:00:00Z

...none have been filed. Calls to Ray’s spokesman, Howard Bragman, were not returned Tuesday. Also Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., asked the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Ray’s Spiritual Warrior progra

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Klobuchar seeks probe of 'spiritual warrior' incident

2009-10-28T00:00:00Z

...D.C. — Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., requested an investigation on Tuesday into the circumstances surrounding the death of a Minnesota woman and two others in a “spiritual warrior” incident in Arizona earlier this month. Citing news reports, Klobu

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Northwest pilots prompt look at distracted flying

2009-10-28T00:00:00Z

...Cole of Salem, Ore., the first officer. Phone messages left at the homes of the pilots were not returned. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., credited FAA for suspending the pilots' licenses, calling it "the ultimate example of distracted driving

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