Politics http://www.startribune.com/politics RSS Feed for Politically Connected en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:08:08 GMT 2009-11-20T23:08:08Z en-us Minn. GOP biggest user of tax break Pawlenty axed http://www.startribune.com/politics/70629467.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:51:03 GMT http://www.startribune.com/politics/70629467.html 2009-11-20T19:51:03Z Lowry Bridge, Saints, Como Zoo fighting for your money http://www.startribune.com/politics/70586172.html The Great Culling Process has begun as legislators, mindful that labor is cheap now, decide which projects should get state help. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:06:21 GMT http://www.startribune.com/politics/70586172.html 2009-11-20T03:06:21Z Sowing the seeds of survivalism on talk radio http://www.startribune.com/politics/70589437.html Does a $149 "survival seed" kit appeal to common-sense self-sufficiency - or to our darkest economic fears? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:36:11 GMT http://www.startribune.com/politics/70589437.html 2009-11-20T05:36:11Z Is Quist too conservative to beat foe he calls too liberal? http://www.startribune.com/politics/70585762.html The social conservative brings "strength and enthusiasm" to the First District, a GOP official said. The DFL Party said he offers "right-wing rhetoric," not solutions. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:15:50 GMT http://www.startribune.com/politics/70585762.html 2009-11-20T04:15:50Z Senate bill halves contested tax on medical devices http://www.startribune.com/politics/70587302.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:13:01 GMT http://www.startribune.com/politics/70587302.html 2009-11-20T03:13:01Z Historic debate on health care overhaul awaits Senate as Reid unveils $849 billion bill http://www.startribune.com/politics/70371747.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:36:03 GMT http://www.startribune.com/politics/70371747.html 2009-11-19T11:36:03Z Obama: Professed 9/11 mastermind will be executed; Holder: Trial will reveal he's a coward http://www.startribune.com/politics/70394467.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:40:14 GMT http://www.startribune.com/politics/70394467.html 2009-11-19T02:40:14Z Sen. Levin: Fort Hoot probe may reveal more troubling e-mails involving alleged shooter Hasan http://www.startribune.com/politics/70659962.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:08:08 GMT http://www.startribune.com/politics/70659962.html 2009-11-20T23:08:08Z Ethics committee admonishes Sen. Burris of Ill. in letter, but recommends no punishment http://www.startribune.com/politics/70626157.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:17:10 GMT http://www.startribune.com/politics/70626157.html 2009-11-20T22:17:10Z Vikings call plan to extend lease at Dome 'a non-starter' http://www.startribune.com/politics/70335387.html A Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission resolution would ask the team to commit to at least two more seasons beyond 2011 or face $4 million in rent. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:30:05 GMT http://www.startribune.com/politics/70335387.html 2009-11-18T16:30:05Z