NATIONAL NEWS
Hearing loss – an increasing health concern
Over 36 million American adults have some degree of hearing loss. That is about seven times the number of people living in the entire state of Minnesota.By Staff Report , October 03, 2010
Bill aims to reduce red tape for small business
Congressman Collin Peterson announced his support and co-sponsorship this week for H.R. 5141, the Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act.By Staff Report , October 02, 2010
Do you have enough smoke alarms?
In an effort to better educate the public about smoke alarm recommendations, NFPA is promoting “Smoke Alarms: A sound you can live with!” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week.By Staff Report , September 26, 2010
Small Business Jobs Bill passes Senate
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar voted Thursday to pass the Small Business Jobs Act, legislation intended to help small businesses access capital, stimulate investment through tax incentives, and promote entrepreneurship.By Staff Report , September 19, 2010
Peterson, Klobuchar call for increased U.S. food and commodity exports to Cuba
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Collin Peterson and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar joined members of the National Farmers Union (NFU) this week to call for passage of the Travel Restriction and Export Enhancement Act.By Staff Report , September 18, 2010
Survey shows increased business confidence among IT executives
Chief information officers (CIOs) expect a modest increase in hiring in the fourth quarter, according to the latest Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Index and Skills Report.By Staff Report , September 12, 2010
Fire safety tips offered for students returning to school
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) urges students returning to campuses around the country and their parents to take the time to educate themselves on life-saving fire safety information.By Staff Report , September 06, 2010
Registration open for October ACT test
Registration is now open for the October 23 ACT achievement test. Students who wish to take the college admission and placement exam must register before September 17.By Staff Report , August 30, 2010
Klobuchar Calls for Passage of Food Safety Bill in Wake of Egg Recall
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar today renewed her call for the passage of food safety legislation pending in the Senate following a recent salmonella contamination that has caused a recall of over 550 million eggs.By Staff Report , August 28, 2010
Bill aims to improve adoption process
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Mary Landrieu (D-LA), Sam Brownback (R-KS), and Tim Johnson (D-SD) have introduced legislation to strengthen pre- and post-adoption support services for American adoptive families.August 14, 2010
Committee passes bill for safe disposal of medication
The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously passed legislation introduced by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Cornyn (R-TX) that would provide consumers with safe and responsible ways to dispose of unused controlled substances.By Staff Report , July 31, 2010
HUD offers $79 million in grants for housing counseling
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reports that $79 million is available for a broad range of housing counseling programs to help families find and preserve housing.By Staff Report , July 31, 2010
Bill to extend unemployment benefits passes Senate
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar released the following statement after Senate passage of legislation to extend unemployment benefits. Retroactive benefits will be paid to those who experience a lapse in coverage.By Staff Report , July 22, 2010
Klobuchar: Medicare fraud robs billions from taxpayers
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar is urging government officials to aggressively investigate and prosecute waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicare and improve its oversight of the Medicare prescription drug program.By Staff Report , July 18, 2010
Peterson likes new rules to help vets with stress disorder
Congressman Collin Peterson, D-Minnesota, praised the Veterans Administration’s new plan to improve care for our veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).By Staff Report , July 17, 2010
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