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Rep. Kucinich switches to 'yes' on health care

President Barack Obama's much-challenged health care overhaul gained traction Wednesday as a liberal lawmaker became the first to switch his opposition and Catholic nuns declared their support in an unusual public break with the bishops.

Pawlenty slices public works projects

The governor used his power to cut $314 million from the $1 billion plan. Higher education and transit took the biggest hits.

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MN House panel votes no on porn-free hotel bill

A bill that would prohibit Minnesota government employees from staying in hotels with pay-per-view pornography has failed in a House committee.

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Editorial: State bonding bill successes, regrets

Timing is positive, but several worthwhile projects were axed.

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