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• NWA and Delta execs vow to keep many Minnesota jobs
  Delta and Northwest CEOs told senators they'd safeguard thousands of Minnesota jobs in a merger, but warned of unforeseen developments such as significantly higher fuel costs.
  May 8, 2008
• Ellison spreads word in Egypt about U.S.-style democracy
  The Minnesota Democrat is happy to be a part of the State Department initiative to the Arab world.
  May 7, 2008
• Congress is ready to get the lead out of kids' toys
  Sen. Amy Klobuchar is a key negotiator as lawmakers work on an overhaul of consumer product safety laws.
  May 4, 2008
• Would merger boost MSP hub?
  In appearances before Congress, the chief executives of Northwest and Delta spoke of the benefits to consumers of a strong merged airline, while critics raised the specter of diminished competition and its consequences.
  Apr 25, 2008
• Oberstar to NTSB chief: Reconsider 35W bridge hearing
  The Minnesota Democrat said there is skepticism about the NTSB board, because it voted not to hold a public hearing about the bridge. One will be held, he was told.
  Apr 24, 2008
• Tuesday: NWA, Delta CEOs say regulators' merger OK can be won
  Delta's and Northwest's chiefs are in Washington for meetings and hearings about antitrust questions surrounding their deal.
  Apr 23, 2008
• Coleman urges reconciliation by Somali factions
  Senator wants internal progress toward peace before consideration of a U.N. force in war-torn African country.
  Apr 23, 2008
• Oberstar wants to run out the clock on merger
  The influential Minnesota congressman doesn't like the NWA-Delta deal. Though there's little Congress can do to stop it, that doesn't mean he won't try.
  Apr 19, 2008
• A politician's dream come true
  The latest in modern political communication allows members of Congress to talk to thousands in one live phone call.
  Apr 5, 2008
• Minneapolis schools get failing grade on dropouts
  Minneapolis schools' graduation rate ranks 45th among the nation's 50 largest cities, according to a study by America's Promise Alliance, a drop-out prevention group founded by retired Gen. Colin Powell. School officials say the figures are old.
  Apr 1, 2008

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