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Senate passes $1 billion bonding bill
The DFL-sponsored measure would greatly exceed a version proposed by Gov. Pawlenty.
Pawlenty: Keep sex offenders in prison
The governor proposed doubling sentences as legislators debated expanding a treatment facility.
Bill helps consumers against debt buyers
Proposed legislation would make it a lot harder for companies to collect on debts that can't be verified.
Pawlenty defends budget cuts
Gov. Tim Pawlenty asked the state Supreme Court to overturn a ruling against his unilateral cuts; the court will hear the case in March.
Pawlenty delivered $100,000 check for man behind Swift-boat ads
Gov. Tim Pawlenty played courier for Texas Republican donor Bob Perry, who financed the Swift-boat ads against Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry.
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- Attorney General alleges health company deceit - WQOW TV News 18
- Hockey: Crewe Vagrants 3 Bowdon 4 - Crewe Chronicle
- As districts fear more cuts, school allies prepare for a fight - Minnesota Public Radio
- Health care reform a 2010 priority - Bemidji Pioneer
- At The Capitol / Bonding bill likely on veto fast track - Pioneer Press
- Pawlenty scoffs at Chatfield project in Senate bonding bill - Post-Bulletin
- Court Reinstates Dell Class Action Over Faulty Parts - Consumer Affairs
- Pawlenty in appellate brief says he legally unalloted the budget - Politics in Minnesota (blog)
- Kids give sick kids comfort, security in a Warm Wrap - Kearney Hub
- Pawlenty Brings $100K Check To Alabama GOP. Who's The Mystery Donor? - TPMMuckraker (blog)
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