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Political notebook: Gay marriage debate set Tuesday in committees
By Don Davis Gay advocates have lobbied for allow same-sex marriages for years, but they made little progress. That appears ready to change Tuesday when House and Senate committees will hear bills...
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Klobuchar pushes to remove gray wolves from endangered species list

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar today called on Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar to expedite the delisting of the Great Lakes gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act (ESA) list.

By Staff Report , December 07, 2010

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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

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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

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Klobuchar wants air travelers better informed of new pat-down procedures

At a Senate Commerce Committee hearing this week, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar called on the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to better inform U.S. air travelers about new passenger screening and pat-down procedures.

By Staff Report , November 20, 2010

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Klobuchar urges FCC to crack down on phone bill 'cramming'

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar is urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to take more aggressive action to crack down on “cramming,” the practice where a third party adds unauthorized, misleading, or deceptive charges to a person’s phone bill.

By Staff Report , November 13, 2010

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Commentary - Bringing broadband to Minnesota

Some Minnesotans can still remember a time when most farms did not have electricity. As recently as 1935, fewer than 12 percent of American farms were wired for electric power.

November 03, 2010

Cyberbullying forum focuses on protecting kids on the Internet

In the wake of high-profile incidents across the country involving cyberbullying and cyberstalking, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar convened a public forum at Augsburg College to gather the views of Minnesotans on “Protecting Children and Youth in an Online World.”

By Staff Report , October 23, 2010

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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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Klobuchar: Distracted driving demands action

Speaking at the second annual Distracted Driving Summit in Washington, D.C., U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar Tuesday highlighted the need to stop drivers from texting while driving.

By Staff Report , September 25, 2010

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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

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