The Minnesota Independent

2012

Bachmann slams Obama, GOP candidates as socialists at Family Research Council speech

By Andy Birkey | 11.07.11 | 1:12 pm

Bachmann said she would defeat socialism, called the leading Republicans for the White House “frugal socialists,” and accused President Obama of working to “usurp” the U.S. Constitution.

Ellison on Occupy Wall Street’s grievances: People ‘got ripped off’

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By Jon Collins | 11.07.11 | 11:58 am

In a video posted as part of YouTube’s congressional Town Hall series, Ellison explained the grievances behind Occupy Wall Street protests.

(Video) Ron Paul launches Minn. campaign: ‘All we have to do is legalize freedom’

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By Jon Collins | 11.07.11 | 10:58 am

Paul said we’re witnessing the end of an economic era, which he said was a “tremendous opportunity” for supporters of an unrestricted free market to get the message out.

DFLers urge secretaries of state to oppose new voting laws across country

By Jon Collins | 11.07.11 | 5:30 am

A voter ID law was vetoed by Gov. Mark Dayton in 2011, although Rep. Mary Kiffmeyer (R-Big Lake) has said she plans to pursue a voter ID law in 2012 as a constitutional amendment.

(Video) Occupy Wall Streeters greet Scott Walker in Chicago

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By Lynda Waddington | 11.07.11 | 5:00 am

Members of the Chicago Teachers Union and Stand Up! Chicago performed a “mic check” at the beginning of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s remarks, despite attempts by others at the breakfast to stifle the statements.

Santorum: ‘The economy is inextricably linked to the moral fabric of this country’

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By Andrew Duffelmeyer | 11.07.11 | 5:00 am

Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Penn.) says if elected president he will work to limit abortion and birth-control, ban stem-cell research and same-sex marriage, and abolish some areas of the judiciary.

Ventura thinking about presidential bid

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By Jon Collins | 11.04.11 | 3:30 pm

Ventura also said that he and his wife plan to pursue their Mexican citizenship and that he would now refer to the United States as the “Fascist States of America.”

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650,000 join credit unions as Bank Transfer Day approaches

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By Jon Collins | 11.04.11 | 10:33 am

The organizer for Bank Transfer Day said she was tired of fee increases and limited access to her money at large corporate banks.

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To restore economy, Bachmann urges Occupy Wall Street to stop blaming ‘job creators’

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By Jon Collins | 11.04.11 | 9:33 am

Bachmann said that Pres. Barack Obama and the Occupy Wall Street movement need to stop blaming job creators. Instead, she proposed that corporate tax rates need to be cut and regulatory “burdens” lifted.

Department of Justice retreats on controversial FOIA rule

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By John Tomasic | 11.04.11 | 5:00 am

The U.S Department of Justice is stepping back from a proposal that would have allowed federal agencies to lie to the public about what documents exist.