Open Congress : News Articles for Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D, MN]

Franken walks a fine line in visit to US Capitol

2008-11-20T00:00:00Z

... mechanics of the recount is," Franken said about his strategy session with Reid and several other Democrats, including Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota. ...

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US Sen. Amy Klobuchar column: Stalking the silent killer -- carbon ...

2008-11-20T00:00:00Z

By Amy Klobuchar WASHINGTON â€” Cheryl Burt of Rochester, Minn., will never forget the night almost 13 years ago when the furnace malfunctioned while her ...

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Coleman will not support auto industry bailout

2008-11-19T00:00:00Z

...ranging from golden parachutes for executives to the so-called "legacy costs" of retiree healthcare. Both Coleman and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., met separately on Tuesday with an executive with the Ford Motor Company. Coleman said he hopes

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Franken meets with Senate majority leader

2008-11-19T00:00:00Z

...said with a laugh. Franken said that he updated senators in the meeting on the recount. Franken met with Reid, D-Nev., Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York, who chairs the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. Depending on

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Minnesotans concerned about proposed bailout

2008-11-19T00:00:00Z

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., appeared more open to a bailout, but did not want Congress to issue â€œa blank check.â€ â€œThere must be proof that these emergency ...

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Coleman, Klobuchar Part Ways On Big 3 Bailout

2008-11-19T00:00:00Z

...Sen. Norm Coleman said Tuesday he will vote against a $25 billion rescue package for Detroit's Big Three automakers, while Sen. Amy Klobuchar said she was "inclined" to vote for it. "I do see that as giving unconditional dollars to the auto indust

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Coleman, Klobuchar part ways on Big 3 bailout

2008-11-19T00:00:00Z

...Norm Coleman said Tuesday he will vote against a $25 billion rescue package for Detroit's Big Three automakers, while Sen. Amy Klobuchar said she was "inclined" to vote for it. "I do see that as giving unconditional dollars to the auto industry without

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Coleman, Klobuchar Part Ways On Big 3 Bailout

2008-11-19T00:00:00Z

Coalition formed against traffic

2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

10, at the first meeting, representatives from Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Congressman Jim Oberstarâ€™s offices were present, along with Doug Weizhaar from WSB and ...

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Veteran political organizer Jeff Blodgett to talk about his new book

2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

In addition to working on Wellstone's three election campaigns, Blodgett has worked on dozens of others, including Sen. Amy Klobuchar's 2006 Senate campaign ...

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Big 3 automakers plead for piece of the pie

2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat, remained undecided, saying she was "still considering the package" before today's potential vote. ...

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Coleman, Klobuchar part ways on Big 3 bailout

2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON - Sen. Norm Coleman said Tuesday he will vote against a $25 billion rescue package for Detroit's Big Three automakers, while Sen. Amy Klobuchar ...

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Bailout worries Minnesotans

2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

...and not the last century's needs, we can restore confidence in the future economic condition of our Big 3 automakers." Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., appeared more open to a bailout, but did not want Congress to issue "a blank check." "There must be proof

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Klobuchar: 'inclined' to vote for Big 3 bailout

2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

...-- Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she is "inclined" to vote for a $25 billion rescue package for Detroit's Big Three automakers. But the Minnesota Democrat says in an interview Tuesday she wants to make sure the bill isn't a blank check. The state's other se

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Klobuchar: 'Inclined' To Vote For Big 3 Bailout

2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

... (WCCO) Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she is "inclined" to vote for a $25 billion rescue package for Detroit's Big Three automakers. But the Minnesota Democrat says in an interview Tuesday she wants to make sure the bill isn't a blank check. The sta

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Pawlenty, Coleman weigh in on auto help

2008-11-17T00:00:00Z

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat, had no immediate response about the auto aid package. General Motors Corp., Ford and Chrysler LLC have said they need ...

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Veterans thanked in Inver Grove Heights

2008-11-17T00:00:00Z

In addition, US Sen Amy Klobuchar spoke during the presentation, reminding the audience that a peaceful, democratic election such as the United States ...

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Minnesotans concerned about bailout

2008-11-17T00:00:00Z

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., appeared more open to a bailout, but did not want Congress to issue "a blank check." "There must be proof that these emergency ...

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Editorial: Lessons from a doomed bridge

2008-11-16T00:00:00Z

James Oberstar, D-Minn., and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., easily passed the House last summer but is mired in the Senate. Passing the bill would be good ...

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Lessons from a doomed bridge

2008-11-15T00:00:00Z

James Oberstar, D-Minn., and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., easily passed the House last summer but is mired in the Senate. Passing the bill would be good ...

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