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Bong water is back at the Minnesota Capitol

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By Andy Birkey | 02.15.11 | 8:24 am

Nothing brings together Republicans and DFLers at the Minnesota Capitol like bong water. A new bipartisan bill would exclude a specific amount of water from a bong, or water pipe, from the weight of drugs calculated when someone is charged with possession. Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty vetoed a similar bill last year after legislators overwhelmingly passed the measure in response to a high profile Minnesota Supreme Court case.

Allowing the Government to Compete in the Free Market

By Leigh Pomeroy | 01.15.07 | 1:45 pm

It’s been two months since the November elections. The new Congress has been at work for almost two weeks, and after many long years has finally passed a bill authorizing the federal government to negotiate with drug companies on behalf…

Do $4 generics work for you?

By Leigh Pomeroy | 11.24.06 | 6:54 pm

$4 generics are making the news. Target has announced that it is matching Wal-Mart’s commitment to $4 generic medications