The Minnesota Independent

2012

Franken signs on to constitutional amendment to limit money in politics

By Jon Collins | 11.16.11 | 12:10 pm

The move comes as a slew of new Super PACs have raised millions of dollars in anticipation of next year’s presidential and congressional races.

Claims that LGBT community harassed same-sex marriage opponents not supported by courts

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By Andy Birkey | 11.15.11 | 1:17 pm

Courts in states across the country have rejected the National Organization for Marriage’s efforts to hide their donors, as they’re trying to do in Minnesota, saying the group provided no credible evidence of threats or violence.

As Crystal Sugar lockout drags on, bipartisan effort to repeal sugar protections emerges

American Crystal Sugar in East Grand Forks, Minn. Photo: Wes Peck, Flickr
By Virginia Chamlee | 11.15.11 | 11:45 am

Members of Minnesota and North Dakota’s congressional delegations have warned that the American Crystal Sugar lockout could hurt the chances of maintaining sugar protections in the upcoming Farm Bill by alienating pro-labor lawmakers.

Glenn Beck promotes Santorum, Bachmann ticket

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By Lynda Waddington | 11.15.11 | 11:20 am

Beck said there are only two candidates, in his opinion, that don’t have “scary policies.” Those two being Santorum and U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann.

(Video) Herman Cain’s claims that EPA regulates cow emissions are false

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By Andrew Duffelmeyer | 11.15.11 | 11:11 am

A spokesman for the EPA said there’s no truth to claims that the EPA wants to regulate methane from cattle or dust from farms.

Bachmann chairman in S.C. introduced bill to consider creation of state currency

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By Jon Collins | 11.15.11 | 10:42 am

Last year, Bright spearheaded a contentious non-binding resolution affirming South Carolina’s constitutional sovereignty, telling a reporter, “If at first you don’t secede, try again.”

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Mired in tax debate, super committee members try to stave off automatic cuts

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By Sam Petulla | 11.15.11 | 7:57 am

Super committee members are trying to avoid the “trigger mechanism,” a fail-safe that would result in deep military and across-the-board cuts if the deal isn’t made.

(Video) Bachmann lashes out at opponents with ‘No Surprises’ campaign

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By Andy Birkey | 11.14.11 | 12:36 pm

The “No Surprises” campaign promises that Bachmann won’t have any surprises in her policy positions, unlike her competitors for the Republican presidential nomination.

Wisconsin Democrats begin Gov. Scott Walker recall effort

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By Jon Collins | 11.14.11 | 12:08 pm

Democrats need to gather more than 550,000 signatures; Republicans vow to document “foul play by Wisconsin Democrats or big government union bosses.”

Digital rights groups target Klobuchar on Commercial Felony Streaming Act

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By Jon Collins | 11.14.11 | 10:39 am

On its website, Demand Progress, a progressive group, says they have one goal for the ad: “We need to embarrass a key lawmaker to set an example for others, and make it clear that it’s not okay to shill for the entertainment industry.”