Saturday January 5, 2013
Jim Spencer
Washington Correspondent
Phone: 202-383-6123
Email: jim.spencer@startribune.com
Jim Spencer works in the Star Tribune’s Washington, D.C., bureau. He covers the intersection of Minnesota businesses and industry with national politics, legislation and regulation. Spencer has more than three decades’ experience as a news reporter, columnist, feature writer and sports writer.
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Recent content from Jim Spencer
Prices for dairy products may soar
Congressional inaction on the farm bill may clobber consumers with a double whammy.
Updated: December 25, 2012, - 12:59 PM
A plea for tax fairness from small businesses
626 owners sign appeal to remember their importance during fiscal cliff negotiations.
Updated: December 23, 2012, - 06:44 PM
Collin Peterson: Fighting to pass a farm bill
The ranking minority member of the House Agriculture Committee describes maneuvering that has delayed the bill.
Updated: December 22, 2012, - 04:38 PM
Will wind tax credit blow away?
Some think investors will back away from wind projects without the extension of a tax benefit.
Updated: December 15, 2012, - 09:28 PM
Top CEOs push for 'credible' cliff deal
Medtronic, Target executives are among those urging compromise.
Updated: December 11, 2012, - 09:35 PM
Klobuchar and Franken fight planned tax on medical devices
Klobuchar, Franken say health reform tax would jeopardize jobs.
Updated: December 10, 2012, - 11:19 PM
Fierce battle over card fees goes on
Despite a large antitrust settlement, some observers think a fight over credit card transaction fees could trigger action in Congress.
Updated: November 30, 2012, - 09:38 PM
Battle over medical device tax heats up
Repealing it now won't be easy. There's no consensus on how to replace the lost revenue.
Updated: November 24, 2012, - 09:01 PM
Executives urge: Avoid the fiscal cliff
Executives argue that corporations won't escape the damage if U.S. can't find solution to coming cuts, tax hikes.
Updated: November 20, 2012, - 06:10 AM
House votes to remove trade barrier with Russia
A compromise on visas helped ensure passage, which would help Minnesota firms sell more to the world's ninth-largest economy.
Updated: November 16, 2012, - 11:43 PM
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