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Renewable energy industries energized by tax bill
The tax bill that President Obama signed last Friday is good news for Minnesota’s renewable energy industries.By Staff Report , December 23, 2010
Bill gives police new tools in searching for missing children
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) have introduced the Access to Information About Missing Children Act of 2010, a bipartisan bill that would help local law enforcement locate missing children whose whereabouts could be discovered through basic information on tax returns.By Staff Report , December 23, 2010
Klobuchar issues statement on repeal of 'Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell' policy
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar released the following statement Saturday after legislation to repeal the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy passed the U.S. Senate and was sent to the President to be signed into law:By Staff Report , December 20, 2010
Klobuchar urges FDA to cut red tape for medical device industry
Following the release of a new medical report last week, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar continued to press the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reform the approval process for medical devices to maintain safety and encourage innovation.By Staff Report , December 19, 2010
Child nutrition bill signed into law
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, announced this week that the president signed into law the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.By Staff Report , December 18, 2010
Do you know the Bill of Rights? Event asks Americans to read it
The Bill of Rights Institute announces a new initiative to raise awareness of the rights protected in the Bill of Rights. As part of this new initiative, it's asking Americans to pledge 10 minutes to read the Bill of Rights on December 15.By Staff Report , December 14, 2010
Legislation aims to improve safety of ag machinery on roads
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Thune (R-SD) introduced legislation this week that that they say will improve safety on public roads across the country.By Staff Report , December 11, 2010
Klobuchar votes to convict Louisiana federal judge in impeachment proceeding
The U.S. Senate today convicted U.S. District Court Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., on four articles of impeachment – removing him from office and barring him from again seeking public office.By Staff Report , December 09, 2010
Biofuels bill aims to reduce dependence on foreign oil
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar joined a bipartisan effort of 14 senators calling on Majority Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to extend the biofuels tax credits that will help reduce the United States’ dependence on foreign oil, invest in renewable fuels infrastructure, and create jobs for middle-class families and economic growth.By Staff Report , December 05, 2010
Legislation will allow siblings up to age 18 to remain together in international adoptions
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar announced this week that her legislation, the International Adoption Simplification Act, has been signed into law by President Obama.By Staff Report , December 04, 2010
Franken lauds passage of food safety measure
U.S. Senator Al Franken (D-Minn.) lauded the passage of the Food Modernization Act this week, which included a key provision he championed to improve the traceability of tainted foods.By Staff Report , December 04, 2010
U.S. home heating fires still represent a leading cause of home fires and fatalities
As temperatures drop in the months ahead, home heating systems will fast kick into gear. However, some of the heat sources that make us feel warm and toasty also represent a leading cause of U.S. home fires and fire fatalities.By Staff Report , November 28, 2010
Christmas Care Boxes help soldiers overseas
An organization has launched a national call to all Americans to show their love and support this holiday season for deployed troops. An effort is underway to ship Christmas Care Boxes to soldiers overseas.By Staff Report , November 27, 2010
Minnesota Farmers Union supports EPA decision on E15
Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) President Doug Peterson welcomes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement this week of the approval of E15 blend fuel in 2007 and newer vehicles.By Staff Report , October 16, 2010
Senators call for greater oversight over wireless billing practices
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), John Kerry (D-MA), and Mark Begich (D-AK) sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski this week calling for greater oversight of billing practices in the wireless industry.October 09, 2010
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