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Spending on presidential race could surpass $2 billion
The battle between President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney will be the most expensive presidential contest ever — by a long shot. Updated 12:58 PM
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Ramsey County won't investigate GOP recount company
The Ramsey County attorney’s office will not investigate a company created by GOP activists to pay gubernatorial recount costs.
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Brodkorb case bill: $46,000-plus in 3 months
The state Senate's legal tab for defending against possible litigation by fired communications director Michael Brodkorb has topped $46,000 - and that's only through March.
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