Politics http://www.startribune.com/politics RSS Feed for Politically Connected en-us Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:23:05 GMT 2010-02-10T14:23:05Z en-us Senate passes $1 billion bonding bill http://www.startribune.com/politics/83977837.html The DFL-sponsored measure would greatly exceed a version proposed by Gov. Pawlenty. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:40:16 GMT http://www.startribune.com/politics/83977837.html 2010-02-10T03:40:16Z Pawlenty: Keep sex offenders in prison http://www.startribune.com/politics/83980552.html The governor proposed doubling sentences as legislators debated expanding a treatment facility. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:40:49 GMT http://www.startribune.com/politics/83980552.html 2010-02-10T11:40:49Z With D.C. all but closed, Oberstar defies the snow http://www.startribune.com/politics/83978922.html An unusual pair of blizzards paralyzed the nation's capital. But the Minnesota congressman was ready to talk carp. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:32:07 GMT http://www.startribune.com/politics/83978922.html 2010-02-10T05:32:07Z Bill helps consumers against debt buyers http://www.startribune.com/politics/83980787.html Proposed legislation would make it a lot harder for companies to collect on debts that can't be verified. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:51:21 GMT http://www.startribune.com/politics/83980787.html 2010-02-10T02:51:21Z Bipartisan accords? Not anytime real soon http://www.startribune.com/politics/83979742.html Obama meets with leaders of both parties, but it's quickly clear that not much has changed. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:53:09 GMT http://www.startribune.com/politics/83979742.html 2010-02-10T02:53:09Z Pawlenty defends budget cuts http://www.startribune.com/politics/83884682.html Gov. Tim Pawlenty asked the state Supreme Court to overturn a ruling against his unilateral cuts; the court will hear the case in March. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:23:47 GMT http://www.startribune.com/politics/83884682.html 2010-02-10T05:23:47Z Members of Congress not reflective of those they serve http://www.startribune.com/politics/83979727.html Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:23:46 GMT http://www.startribune.com/politics/83979727.html 2010-02-10T02:23:46Z PROMISES, PROMISES: Lawmakers eager to abolish widows' tax, until they can try to do it http://www.startribune.com/politics/84011967.html Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:23:05 GMT http://www.startribune.com/politics/84011967.html 2010-02-10T14:23:05Z Who's scripted now? White House, Palin trade jibes over human crib notes and teleprompters http://www.startribune.com/politics/83996522.html Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:44:04 GMT http://www.startribune.com/politics/83996522.html 2010-02-10T11:44:04Z Economy, jobs focus of Obama meeting with black leaders http://www.startribune.com/politics/84000287.html Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:39:11 GMT http://www.startribune.com/politics/84000287.html 2010-02-10T10:39:11Z