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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 says more women are needed in manufacturing industry

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), vice chair of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), recently released a new report examining the role of women in American manufacturing.

May 19, 2013

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Klobuchar seeks action against spike in gas prices

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar today called on the Department of Energy (DOE) to take action to address the massive spike in gas prices across Minnesota.

May 16, 2013

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Legislation helps train professionals about child abuse

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken and Representatives Tim Walz and Betty McCollum recently introduced bipartisan legislation to help train child protection professionals to detect and prevent child abuse.

December 09, 2012

Bill cracks down on rise in metal theft

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar today introduced bipartisan legislation to crack down on the growing problem of metal theft.

November 27, 2012

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Keeping Asian carp out of Minnesota

They are big, they can fly, and they have come to Minnesota’s waters. Last month, three different species of Asian carp including bighead, silver and grass carp were found in the Mississippi River near Winona. This is the furthest upstream that silver carp have been found and the first time that grass carp have been captured in Minnesota waters.

By U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota , June 22, 2012

Klobuchar trumpets her work with GOP

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar stood in front of 1,100 mostly liberal Democrats concerned if she talked too much about working with Republicans.

By Don Davis , June 04, 2012

Sen. Klobuchar seeks legislation to ban employers from getting Facebook passwords

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar was at a Minneapolis computer store last week to announce that she will be cosponsoring federal legislation to prohibit an employer from requiring that a current or potential employee turn over the password to a Facebook or other private online account.

May 08, 2012

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Klobuchar and Franken say new bill could improve rural phone service

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken (D-Minn.) said a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruling will help improve rural phone service in Minnesota and across the country by holding all communications carriers accountable for providing high quality voice service to rural customers.

February 18, 2012

Bill calls for uniform lighting, marking of ag equipment

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) announced this week that legislation she introduced with Senator John Thune (R-SD) earlier this year to improve safety on public roads across the country passed the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee.

December 15, 2011

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Senate considers televising Supreme Court proceedings

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar held a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing this week to discuss televising Supreme Court proceedings in an effort to increase transparency and access to members of the public.

December 10, 2011

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Klobuchar wants to extend tax credits for biofuels

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar pressed Senate leaders to extend critical tax credits for biofuels and other alternative energy sources.

December 08, 2011

Bill supporting homeless veterans passes committee

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar announced that bipartisan legislation to help fight homelessness among America’s veterans passed out of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee with unanimous consent Wednesday.

By Staff Report , June 30, 2011

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Commentary by U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar: A world without Osama bin Laden

The killing of Osama bin Laden is a victory on many levels. First, it brings a measure of justice to the families of the thousands lost to his senseless terrorism.

By Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator, D-Minn. , May 10, 2011

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Klobuchar cosponsors bipartisan bill protecting consumer privacy

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar Wednesday cosponsored bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and John McCain (R-AZ) that would establish a framework to protect the personal electronic information of Americans.

By Staff Report , April 17, 2011

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Klobuchar co-sponsors bipartisan bill to ban harmful chemicals used in K2

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) cosponsored bipartisan legislation with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and five other senators to ban the harmful chemicals commonly used in synthetic drugs popularly known as “K2” or “Spice.”

By Staff Report , March 21, 2011

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