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Kevin Diaz
Reporter | Washington Bureau
Phone: 202-383-6120
Email: kdiaz@startribune.com
Kevin Diaz has worked for the Star Tribune on and off since 1984, starting out as a night cops reporter. He has taught public affairs reporting at the University of Minnesota, where he received his master’s degree. After a stint at the Washington (D.C.) City Paper, Kevin returned to the Star Tribune as a Washington correspondent, winning national awards for articles on globalization and immigration. Born and raised in Italy, Kevin has reported from Italy, Brazil, Mexico, Brazil, Cuba and the Middle East, and has been covering Washington since the turn of the century.
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Recent content from Kevin Diaz
Minnesota businesses line up to ask Congress for cut in tariffs
Target would like to suspend import duties on certain types of children's wallets and bamboo kitchen devices. 3M needs to cut duties on foreign fluoropolymers. Knitcraft wants a break on Italian wool and Australian spun cotton.
Updated: July 09, 2012, - 09:22 AM
GOP switches to court of public opinion
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court decision upholding the 2010 health care law provided a huge political boost for President Obama, but it also serves up a fresh new campaign issue for races in Minnesota and across the nation.
Updated: June 28, 2012, - 08:47 PM
'Fast and Furious' gun sting had '96 precedent in Minnesota
Key ATF agent faced similar questions here.
Updated: June 28, 2012, - 10:28 AM
On trial: Minnesota Medicaid
State is accused of overbilling the federal government to plug other health care budget gaps.
Updated: June 16, 2012, - 09:56 PM
Bachmann, Ellison outside Supreme Court
U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann headlined a rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court building, and Rep. Keith Ellison commented on the...
Updated: June 14, 2012, - 08:06 PM
House votes to ax medical device tax
The levy is opposed by lawmakers from Minnesota, home of several medical device firms. Prospects in the Senate are doubtful.
Updated: June 07, 2012, - 09:42 PM
It's health subsidies vs. tax on med technology
Repeal of the tax, part of new health care law, is a priority for Minnesota firms and Rep. Paulsen.
Updated: June 04, 2012, - 09:46 AM
Pawlenty defends Medicaid payments
Federal investigations are examining allegations that taxpayers were overbilled.
Updated: June 01, 2012, - 10:00 PM
May 30: Taking aim at med device tax
Rep. Erik Paulsen is leading the fight to repeal it. Sens. Franken and Klobuchar also oppose it, but chances in Senate are uncertain.
Updated: May 30, 2012, - 09:11 PM
Minnesota tries to fend off criticism on Medicaid
A top official tells a GOP-led panel that a questioned UCare payment was not due to overcharges.
Updated: May 29, 2012, - 09:25 PM
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