May 10, 2000
I was reading the articles on the Agricultural policy and wanted to point out some items that were touched on and clarify some facts. Most relates to how farmers and ranchers are taxed but it all trickles down to such items as foriegn trade and leveling the playing...
May 9, 2000
We are pleased by the quality of the responses our Agriculture articles are receiving. The information is generating attention as far as Washington DC US Senator Rod Grams (R-MN) has even felt compelled to respond. We also have an article from the other statewide farm...
May 9, 2000
We received this interesting note just today and we thought folks would find amusing. “Hi, I’m Diana Slyter, “driver” of the Miles for Senate radio control model ambulance. My toy has been well received by folks from all campaigns as well as...
May 9, 2000
On Saturday, May 13, DFL women from across the state will gather at the Women’s Club of Minneapolis to attend a series of seminars and workshops called Minnesota Women’s Summit Conference. The organizational meetings take place in the morning and an awards...
May 9, 2000
We at Checks & Balances understand that former Chair of the Vadnais Heights Planning Commission, Paul Gaston, will seek the GOP endorsement in House District 53B. He is an African-American who some see as having the “right stuff” in that...
May 9, 2000
The Republicans of the 6th Congressional District once again endorsed John Kline to challenge incumbent Congressman Bill Luther (D-MN06). Kline, a Texas transplant, will bring forward his military experience and beltway experience to bear against the three-term...
May 9, 2000
When Congressman David Minge (D-MN02) was a potential candidate for the race to unseat US Senator Rod Grams (R-MN), he was considered the 900 lbs gorilla. His experience in Washington, coupled with his Norwegian, moderate sensibility was considered formidable. He...
May 9, 2000
People opening the Sunday Metro section of the Star Tribune were greeted by a recruitment letter from Jesse Ventura for the Independence Party of Minnesota. The text of the ad reads “We can change things for the better by electing just a handful of Independence...
May 9, 2000
Republican Party Chairman Ron Eibensteiner sent out a letter to Republican Party Leaders, Activists, and Elected Officials in support of the current deals struck this legislative session. In the letter, he acknowledges “Although the deal is not all we hoped for,...
May 9, 2000
Frequently, when people are not happy with the way something turns out they disgustedly say “that’s politics.” This especially happens when a lot of effort goes into something and very little comes out of it. Well, one recurring theme “abortion...
