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Pomeroy Responds to Ads Nov 16 2009 7:24PM
North Dakota Congressman Earl Pomeroy says he's being targeted by an out of state special interest group for his vote in favor of the health care bill that barely passed in the House last week.
(Rep. Earl Pomeroy) "I couldn't watch a Sunday football gam
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Pomeroy Counters 60+ Nov 16 2009 7:08PM
And a main target in many of those ads... Representative Earl Pomeroy is speaking out against the people behind the ads.
Pomeroy is calling out The 60 Plus Association... saying they are an out-of-state special interest group distorting the truth about
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| ND health execs defend Pomeroy vote Nov 16 2009 11:12AM
[[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] health care executives and
the state chapter of the AARP are defending Rep. [[kxtopic:earl-pomeroy:t[Earl Pomeroy]:t]]'s
support of a House health care bill.
A conservative seniors' group says the bill m
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Groups Lobby Over Health Care Nov 12 2009 11:20PM
Saying they're proud of North Dakota Congressman Earl Pomeroy for voting for the health care bill in the House, members of a liberal lobbying group are pushing North Dakota Senator Kent Conrad to do likewise.
But a conservative lobbying group is running
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Groups Lobby Over Health Care Nov 12 2009 7:17PM
Saying they're proud of North Dakota Congressman Earl Pomeroy for voting for the health care bill in the House, members of a liberal lobbying group are pushing North Dakota Senator Kent Conrad to do likewise.
But a conservative lobbying group is running
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Pomeroy on Health Care Vote Nov 9 2009 11:27PM
The Healthcare Reform bill cleared a hurdle in the House of Representatives.
The house bill passed by a slim five vote margin.
North Dakota Representative Earl Pomeroy cast a yes vote.
Pomeroy says he did so because he was able to negotiat
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Pomeroy on Health Care Vote Nov 9 2009 7:02PM
The Healthcare Reform bill cleared a hurdle in the House of Representatives.
The house bill passed by a slim five vote margin.
North Dakota Representative Earl Pomeroy cast a yes vote.
Pomeroy says he did so because he was able to negotiat
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 8 2009 4:27PM
A Belcourt man says his son is still
"pretty scared" after being wounded in last week's shooting spree
at a Texas Army base.
Patrick Blue Jr. said Sunday that his son Patrick Blue III is
doing fine physically but remains shaken up by Thursday's
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| Pomeroy votes for health care bill Nov 8 2009 6:11AM
Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., voted for the
health care bill that passed the House late Saturday night, saying
it's an important step.
In a statement, Pomeroy said the bill is far from perfect, "but
so is our present system." He said improvements h
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Pomeroy Plans to Vote for Health Reform Nov 6 2009 7:16PM
North Dakota's only congressman says he'll vote in favor of the health insurance reform bill that could be voted on in the US House tomorrow.
A spokesperson in Earl Pomeroy's office says the congressman supports the bill with the changes that were made t
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| Pomeroy: Pension fund rules need overhaul Nov 2 2009 11:33AM
Rep. Earl Pomeroy says the nation's
pension funds need more time to recover their value from last
year's market crash.
The North Dakota Democratic congressman says current federal law
requires pension funds to have larger cash balances than they
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Oct 31 2009 4:13PM
The western North Dakota bishop of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America says he's talked with
pastors about a national church policy that allows gay and lesbian
clergy.
Bishop Mark Narum heads 192 congregations that make up the
Western No
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| GOP candidate questions House health care bill Oct 31 2009 3:19PM
The only declared candidate for North
Dakota's Republican congressional nomination says a health care
bill offered by Democrats in the House is not in the best interest
of North Dakota taxpayers.
Paul Schaffner, a former University of Mary footb
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Pomeroy on Healthcare Oct 30 2009 6:55PM
A new healthcare reform bill announced yesterday should help rural healthcarebut republicans say it could cost the state jobs and money.
Congressman Earl Pomeroy says he will only support a bill where benefits are not tied to medicare reimbu
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| Pomeroy says compromise improves House health bill Oct 30 2009 4:41PM
Rep. Earl Pomeroy says he likes the House
health care bill now that the so-called public option is no longer
tied to Medicare rates.
The compromise unveiled Thursday would create a government-run
option that would let the federal Health and Huma
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Oct 22 2009 4:13PM
A Republican candidate for North Dakota's
U.S. House seat says he'll be focusing on taxes, the economy and
national security.
Paul Schaffner is the only declared Republican candidate for the
party's endorsement to oppose incumbent Democrat Earl
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| ND GOP House candidate to focus on taxes, economy Oct 22 2009 2:14PM
A Republican candidate for North Dakota's
U.S. House seat says he'll be focusing on taxes, the economy and
national security.
Paul Schaffner is the only declared Republican candidate for the
party's endorsement to oppose incumbent Democrat Earl
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Oct 17 2009 6:46AM
The [[kxtopic:three-affiliated-tribes:t[Three Affiliated Tribes]:t]] are breaking
ground for a $20 million health center on the [[kxtopic:fort-berthold-nd:t[Fort Berthold]:t]]
Reservation. The ceremony is this afternoon at the site north of
Fort Berth
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Pomeroy Hosts Roundtable Discussion Oct 5 2009 7:17PM
North Dakota has enjoyed a strong business climate during a time when the rest of the country has struggled...but that doesn't mean it is time to relax.
That was part of the message that Congressman Earl Pomeroy brought to Minot leaders today at Minot St
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Netherton Performs, Is Inducted Sep 30 2009 7:23PM
Speaking of the Hall of Fame, another inductee is performing all week long at this year's Hostfest.
Tom Netherton became famous performing on the Lawrence Welk Show.
He got that job thanks in part to Harold Schafer - the North Dakotan who developed Med
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Karl Rove Visits Hostfest Sep 29 2009 7:16PM
One of the special events during Hostfest each year is the Scandinavian American Hall of Fame Banquet.
That happens tomorrow night in Minot.
And today, one of the inductees talked about his selection.
Karl Rove served President George W. Bush
for sev
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| Kevin Cramer says he won't seek US House race Sep 28 2009 5:16PM
Kevin Cramer says he won't seek the
Republican endorsement to run for the U.S. House next year.
Cramer is now president of the state Public Service Commission.
He ran unsuccessfully for Congress twice during the 1990s, and he's
been considerin
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Sep 25 2009 11:12AM
Authorities have identified a man who died in
an apartment building fire in Fargo.
Authorities say 27-year-old William Nelson was found in the
hallway outside his third-floor apartment late Wednesday. They say
he died as a result of the fire.
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| More Cass County homes will be bought out Sep 25 2009 9:06AM
North Dakota's congressional delegation says
the Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing money to buy
out more flood-damaged homes in Cass County.
Sens. Kent Conrad and Byron Dorgan and Rep. Earl Pomeroy,
D-N.D., say FEMA will contribut
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Dairy help Sep 23 2009 10:59PM
Prices are in the gutter.
Last year dairy prices climbed to never seen before highs..then plumeted over 50 percent. The bottom is still dropping out.
Ag. Reporter Sarah Gustin visits with officials in Washington about the steps they've taken and what
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Job Corps Students Headed to DC Sep 21 2009 7:23PM
Three students with Minot's Burdick Job Corps Center are heading to Washington, D.C. tomorrow as part of a unique learning experience.
The three will shadow their members of Congress as part of Job Corps 45th Anniversary Celebration.
Two students train
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| Mark Schneider chosen ND Dem chairman Sep 19 2009 8:11PM
Fargo attorney Mark Schneider has been
chosen as the new chairman of North Dakota's Democratic Party.
The party's policy committee picked Schneider during a meeting
in Fargo on Saturday.
Schneider says his goals are to re-elect Democratic S
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Sep 17 2009 4:13PM
The chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux
tribe says tribal officials will continue to oppose the University
of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname, even if he loses his
re-election bid later this month.
Ron His Horse Is Thunder spoke to the st
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| Attorney general to introduce Rove at Hostfest Sep 17 2009 11:05AM
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says he
plans to introduce former White House political adviser Karl Rove
when Rove is inducted into the Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame
in Minot on Wednesday.
Norsk Hostfest heritage festival officials initia
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Campaign Ads Sep 11 2009 11:07PM
The next big election is 14 months away and already ALREADY campaigning has started...
Donnell Preskey looks into why the early push...
If it looks like a campaign ad...
And sounds like a campaign ad..
It's probably a campaign a
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Early campaign ads Sep 9 2009 4:33PM
The next big election is 14 months away and campaigning has already started...
Donnell Preskey looks into why the early push...
If it looks like a campaign ad...
And sounds like a campaign ad..
It's probably a campaign ad...
But wait.
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Early campaign ads Sep 9 2009 1:48PM
The next big election is 14 months away and campaigning has already started...
Donnell Preskey looks into why the early push...
If it looks like a campaign ad...
And sounds like a campaign ad..
It's probably a campaign ad...
But wait.
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Sep 4 2009 11:12AM
North Dakota Congressman Earl Pomeroy says
the United States should have benchmarks for military success in
Afghanistan so people can see whether the operation is
successful.
Pomeroy just returned from a six-day trip to Afghanistan and
Africa.
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| Pomeroy says continued US presence in Afghanistan needed... Sep 4 2009 10:23AM
North Dakota Congressman Earl Pomeroy says
the United States should have benchmarks for military success in
Afghanistan so people can see whether the operation is
successful.
Pomeroy just returned from a six-day trip to Afghanistan and
Africa.
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| Bismarck Responds to Aid Bobcat Workers Sep 2 2009 12:00AM
Today, the Bismarck Doosan Facility that manufactures Bobcat products announced that it is discontinuing production at the Bismarck plant by the end of 2009. This announcement will affect 475 employees in the Bismarck Mandan area. Th
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Aug 29 2009 6:39AM
Investigators from nine Fargo-area law
enforcement agencies have been comparing notes on business
burglaries. Law enforcement officials from North Dakota and
Minnesota say the recent burglaries have cost some businesses
thousands of dollars, and the
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| Grand Forks teacher now "Mrs. Pomeroy" Aug 28 2009 7:50PM
Grand Forks teacher Mary Berglund has a
new nameplate outside her classroom at Red River High School.
It says: "Mrs. Pomeroy."
Berglund and Congressman Earl Pomeroy were married this summer.
She and Pomeroy grew up about four miles apart
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Aug 27 2009 4:13PM
The state Emergency Services Department's
final report on the impact of 2009 spring floods and other severe
weather in North Dakota says 7,357 people have applied for federal
disaster aid and more than $19 million has been approved. And the
bills are
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| Pomeroy part of delegation on Afghan trip Aug 27 2009 1:11PM
Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., is among a
delegation of congressman traveling to Afghanistan and other
countries this week.
Pomeroy's spokeswoman, Sandra Salstrom, said he left the U.S. on
Wednesday night. She said he will travel to Afghanistan and
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Aug 26 2009 2:14AM
The Jamestown and Pipestem reservoirs are
finally near their normal summer levels after months of high water.
The Army Corps of Engineers estimates the dams prevented an
estimated $70 million worth of flood damage in the city of
Jamestown.
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| Former coach wants ND GOP nod for Congress Aug 25 2009 4:55PM
A former North Dakota State University
linebacker and University of Mary football coach is seeking the
North Dakota Republican endorsement to run for the U.S. House.
Paul Schaffner works as an insurance salesman in Bismarck.
The 39-year-old
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| Michael Reagan to speak at ND GOP meeting Aug 25 2009 4:06PM
A son of former President Ronald Reagan
will be the featured speaker at a meeting of North Dakota
Republicans next month.
Michael Reagan is a conservative talk radio host. North Dakota
Republican chairman Gary Emineth says Reagan will be speakin
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Pomeroy's Town Hall By Phone Aug 20 2009 10:59PM
North Dakota Congressman Earl Pomeroy also met constituents today to talk about health care reform.
But he didn't see anyone face-to-face.
Instead, Pomeroy held his town hall meeting over the telephone, inviting and taking comments and questions from p
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Scandinavian Hall of Fame Announced Aug 17 2009 7:47PM
Another sign that autumn is nearly upon us, preparations for the Norsk Hostfest are underway.
The Hostfest Association announced the 2009 inductees into the Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame this week.
Inductees include North Dakota Congressman Earl
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Aug 9 2009 11:12AM
Valley City officials are suspending
the design of their water plant expansion to make sure the system
can handle saltier water from the nearby Sheyenne River.
The state Health Department has issued an emergency rule that
raises the level of sul
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Aug 8 2009 4:13PM
Bikers headed to their annual rally in
Sturgis, S.D., make stops along the way. In southwestern North
Dakota, the town of Bowman has been happy to see them.
The director of the area's economic development group, Ashley
Anderson, says welcome sig
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| Conrad, Pomeroy haven't set 'town hall' meetings Aug 8 2009 2:42PM
Sen. Kent Conrad and Rep. Earl Pomeroy,
D-N.D., have scheduled no town hall meetings during the
congressional recess in August, although they say they will hold
other constituent events.
Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., is planning town hall-style mee
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Jul 31 2009 2:21AM
A state judge says he will act quickly on a
challenge to a provision of a new abortion law that's set to go in
effect on Saturday.
An abortion rights group representing the Red River Women's
Clinic in Fargo is asking for a temporary injunction a
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| House bill has money for UND UAVs Jul 30 2009 3:52PM
Rep. Earl Pomeroy says the military
spending bill that has passed the House includes $3 million for
research at the University of North Dakota on unmanned aerial
vehicles.
Pomeroy, D-N.D., says the money will continue efforts started in
fiscal
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| No deal yet on House health care bill Jul 28 2009 9:55AM
There's no deal yet on a health care bill in
the House as moderate and conservative Democrats are balking over
specifics and a monthlong August recess looms.
Democratic leaders were hoping to vote on legislation before
lawmakers leave Friday, bu
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Flood Control Jul 18 2009 11:15PM
More than $46 million has been secured for
flood-control projects across North Dakota.
The funds are included in the 2010 Energy and Water
Appropriations bill that passed the House of Representatives on
Friday.
Rep. Earl Pomeroy, says the funds wi
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| Bill's passage secures $46K for ND flood control Jul 18 2009 4:55PM
More than $46 million has been secured for
flood-control projects across North Dakota.
The funds are included in the 2010 Energy and Water
Appropriations bill that passed the House of Representatives on
Friday.
Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., s
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Jul 17 2009 4:27PM
The Labor Department says unemployment topped
10 percent in 16 states last month. North Dakota's rate remained
the lowest.
The rate in Michigan surpassed 15 percent. It's the first time
any state hit that mark since 1984.
North Dakota's Ju
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| Fargo man bids to challenge Dorgan Jul 17 2009 8:52AM
A Fargo architect says he wants to be the
Republican opponent for Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D.
Forty-seven-year-old Paul Sorum has filed the paperwork to
establish a political committee. Sorum owns an architecture firm in
Fargo, where he lives with
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Jul 16 2009 2:14AM
A Grand Forks County official says the
body of a man who disappeared while swimming in the Red River has
been found on the third day of searching.
The man is identified as 33-year-old Jerry Lewis Boggs.
Maj. Mike Fonder of the Grand Forks C
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| Dorgan raises nearly $1 million during past 3 months... Jul 15 2009 7:57PM
Senator Byron Dorgan now has 3.5 million
dollars for his re-election race next year. That's more than the
Democrat spent during his last campaign.
Dorgan's latest Federal Election Commission report shows his
campaign collected nearly 1 million d
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| ND Rep. Pomeroy won't back House health care plan Jul 15 2009 1:18PM
North Dakota Rep. Earl Pomeroy says he
won't support a House bill to overhaul the nation's health care
system because it would cut payments to the state's medical
providers.
The bill includes a so-called "public plan" for medical
coverage. It w
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| Rep. Earl Pomeroy marries Jul 2 2009 12:43PM
A spokeswoman for Rep. Earl Pomeroy says
he has married Grand Forks teacher Mary Berglund at a private
ceremony in Valley City
Pomeroy spokeswoman Sandra Salstrom says the couple married on
Thursday at the site of his family's homestead in Valley
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Hoeven Won't Announce Senate Plans Until Fall Jun 29 2009 7:38PM
The rumored race for the US Senate seat up for grabs in North Dakota next year between incumbant Senator Byron Dorgan and Governor John Hoeven will remain just that a rumor until at least September.
The Governor says he is likely to decide if he w
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Jun 26 2009 2:13AM
A Minot attorney facing charges involving
cocaine and drunken driving has been suspended from practicing law.
The state Supreme Court has suspended James Wolff indefinitely,
until a disciplinary complaint against him is resolved.
BISMARCK
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Climate Change Bill Jun 25 2009 11:08PM
Representative Earl Pomeroy says he cannot support the climate change bill in Congress.
The House is expected to vote on it by the end of the week.
The bill includes a so-called "cap-and-trade" provision aimed at limiting greenhouse gas emissions.
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Jun 25 2009 4:06PM
Jurors have convicted two men in the
killings of a Grand Forks father and son eight years ago.
Joseph Moncada and Billy Joe Aguero are to be sentenced Aug. 7,
for the deaths of 40-year-old Robert Belgarde and his 19-year-old
son, Damien, on a ro
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| Pomeroy says no to climate bill Jun 25 2009 1:32PM
Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., says he cannot
support the climate change bill in Congress.
The House is expected to vote on it by the end of the week. It
includes a so-called "cap-and-trade" provision aimed at limiting
greenhouse gas emissions.
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| Gary Emineth reelected as ND GOP chairman Jun 23 2009 7:36PM
North Dakota's newly re-elected state
Republican chairman is hoping the party will have candidates for
the U.S. Senate and House by early September.
Gary Emineth said Tuesday that early GOP entrants into both
races are important if Republicans a
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Jun 21 2009 2:13AM
North Dakota Sens. Byron Dorgan and
Kent Conrad and Congressman Earl Pomeroy say their meetings to
learn about flood protection efforts have been productive.
The delegation met with local leaders yesterday in Valley City
and Jamestown. They're w
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| ND congressional delegation examine flood issues Jun 20 2009 3:52PM
North Dakota Sens. Byron Dorgan and
Kent Conrad and Congressman Earl Pomeroy say their meetings to
learn about flood protection efforts have been productive.
The delegation met with local leaders Saturday in Valley City
and Jamestown. They're wo
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Jun 13 2009 2:06AM
State health officials say 33 volunteers
will participate in a study on the health effects of an
asbestos-like mineral used on roads in western North Dakota. The
state [[kxtopic:health-department:t[Health Department]:t]] says the number of volunteers
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Jun 5 2009 2:06AM
Federal regulators have rejected an
environmental group's request to boost the bond required of an
Oklahoma oil company.
Zenergy Inc.'s pipeline spilled nearly 1 million gallons of
saltwater into a creek in northwestern North Dakota three years
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| Rep. Earl Pomeroy announces plans to marry Jun 4 2009 7:57PM
A spokeswoman for Rep. Earl Pomeroy says
he is marrying Grand Forks teacher Mary Berglund next month.
Pomeroy spokeswoman Sandra Salstrom says the couple will marry
July 2, at a small private ceremony at the site of his family's
homestead in Val
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| Rep. Earl Pomeroy announces marriage Jun 4 2009 6:19PM
A spokeswoman for Rep. Earl Pomeroy says
he is marrying Grand Forks teacher Mary Berglund next month.
Pomeroy spokeswoman Sandra Salstrom says the couple will marry
July 2, at a small private ceremony at the site of his family's
homestead in Val
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| Hoeven, Officials And Friends Welcome Roxana Saberi And Her Family Home To North Dakota May 30 2009 12:00AM
BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. John Hoeven was joined today by Fargo Deputy Mayor Tim Mahoney, Rep. Earl Pomeroy, Concordia College President Pam Jolicoeur, Concordia College Journalism Professor Catherine McMullen and other well-wishers to welcome Roxana S
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| Here is the latest Minnesota news from The Associated Press... May 31 2009 1:39AM
Journalist Roxana Saberi got a warm welcome
in Fargo, about two weeks after her release from prison in Iran.
The 32-year-old Saberi was greeted at the Fargo airport by a crowd
of well-wishers and "Welcome home, Roxana" signs. Governor John
Hoeven a
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| Latest Minnesota news, sports, business and entertainment:... May 31 2009 1:39AM
Journalist Roxana Saberi got a warm welcome
in Fargo, about two weeks after her release from prison in Iran.
The 32-year-old Saberi was greeted at the Fargo airport by a
crowd of well-wishers and "Welcome home, Roxana" signs.
Governor John
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| Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:... May 30 2009 11:06PM
General Motors' board of directors has met for a
second day.
It convened to make the final decision on whether the automaker
will complete its restructuring by filing for bankruptcy protection
Monday.
The outcome of the meeting could not i
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Saberi May 30 2009 7:30PM
Journalist Roxana Saberi is back in North Dakota after her release from an Iranian prison about two weeks ago.
32-year-old Saberi was greeted at the Fargo airport by a
crowd of well-wishers and "Welcome home, Roxana" signs. Gov. John
Hoeven and Rep. Earl
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Saberi Returns to Fargo May 30 2009 7:22PM
Journalist Roxana Saberi, released from
prison in Iran about two weeks ago, is back in North Dakota.
The 32-year-old Saberi was greeted at the Fargo airport by a
crowd of well-wishers and "Welcome home, Roxana" signs.
Governor Hoeven and Representat
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... May 30 2009 4:06PM
Journalist Roxana Saberi got a warm welcome
in Fargo today, about two weeks after her release from prison in
Iran.
The 32-year-old Saberi was greeted at the Fargo airport by a
crowd of well-wishers and "Welcome home, Roxana" signs.
Governo
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| Roxana Saberi gets warm welcome in Fargo May 30 2009 3:38PM
Journalist Roxana Saberi got a warm welcome
in Fargo today, about two weeks after her release from prison in
Iran.
The 32-year-old Saberi was greeted at the Fargo airport by a
crowd of well-wishers and "Welcome home, Roxana" signs.
Governo
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| Roxana Saberi gets warm welcome in Fargo May 30 2009 3:38PM
Journalist Roxana Saberi got a warm welcome
in Fargo today, about two weeks after her release from prison in
Iran.
The 32-year-old Saberi was greeted at the Fargo airport by a
crowd of well-wishers and "Welcome home, Roxana" signs.
Governo
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