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SEIU, UFCW endorse Obama for president
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Two of the nation\’s largest unions have endorsed Senator Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination.
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Recession casts shadow over legislative session
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The Minnesota Legislature goes into session Tuesday as the state faces its worst economic slowdown in seven years.
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This is what democracy looks like
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In more than 20 years of attending Minnesota precinct caucuses, I\’d gotten accustomed to driving up at the last minute to join a half dozen or so neighbors taking part in the democratic process.
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Make your voice heard in the political process
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Minnesotans will gather with their neighbors at caucuses across the state Tuesday to make their voices heard in the race for president and in legislative and Congressional elections.
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Minnesota union leaders back Clinton at state rally
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Members of unions that have endorsed Hillary Clinton for president turned out in force for a campaign rally Sunday in Minneapolis.
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‘Claim It!’ initiative provides tax-prep help for working families
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A pool of tax-return money is out there for working families and the United Way intends to make sure those who deserve it, claim it.
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Third CD candidates debate economy at labor-sponsored forum
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With the economy taking center stage in the U.S. presidential campaigns, candidates for the DFL endorsement for Third District Congress met to debate economic issues at a forum hosted by the Minneapolis Central Labor Union Council. With video!
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House, Senate at odds over economic stimulus package
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By a 385-35 vote, the Democratic-run House rushed through a $146 billion "stimulus package," with very little for workers outside of individual checks of up to $600 per person and $300 per child. But the story was different in the Senate where the Finance Committee decided to add extended jobless benefits.
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Your guide to the precinct caucuses
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If you plan to attend your Precinct Caucus for the first time, congratulations for committing a few hours to be a citizen active in the electoral process!
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Edwards goes down swinging
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In what turned out to be the final rally of his 2008 presidential campaign, John Edwards urged Minnesota voters Tuesday night to take their country back from the "monied, entrenched interests in Washington that are literally stealing your democracy."