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Washington Correspondent

Phone: 202-383-6123

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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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

Study rates Minnesota a bargain

A new index finds that costs in Minnesota's biggest cities are near the national average.

Updated: May 27, 2012, - 04:41 PM

Union still faces difficult odds against Target

A judge ordered a new vote after finding that the retailer used illegal tactics last year.

Updated: May 26, 2012, - 05:49 PM

Congress acts to ease shortages of vital drugs in FDA overhaul

Bill would require notice of looming supply problems. Legislation also aims to speed approval of new drugs and devices.

Updated: May 24, 2012, - 11:53 PM

Terrorism concerns make export rules tricky

A Minnesota shipment that ended up in Iraq IEDs raises questions about whether restrictions are adequate.

Updated: May 19, 2012, - 03:48 PM

Helping Africa grow a better future

Cargill's plan to improve Mozambique farmers' corn and soybean production is part of a huge, 10-year global effort to transform Africa.

Updated: May 18, 2012, - 08:58 PM

Cargill among agribusinesses to invest $3B in African food program

Cargill will invest in a five- to 10-year program with the government of Mozambique as part of an emerging international effort to make farming in Africa commercially successful.

Updated: May 18, 2012, - 05:08 PM

Sugar's clout is firmly rooted

Moorhead-based cooperative Crystal Sugar is among the biggest congressional campaign contributors.

Updated: May 04, 2012, - 09:27 PM

CHS, Land O'Lakes top USDA co-op list

A federal report says Minnesota is home to four of the nation's eight biggest agricultural co-operatives.

Updated: May 01, 2012, - 09:42 PM

Production controls for milk divide nation's dairy farmers

A proposed government system would sometimes curb milk production to keep prices stable. It has set off a vigorous debate throughout the dairy industry.

Updated: April 28, 2012, - 03:12 PM