MUNICH - In many ways, Barack Obama has taken a more cold-eyed approach to foreign affairs than George W. Bush. He's emphasized realism over human rights, negotiation over regime change, the national interest over the promotion of democracy.
Feb 09, 2010 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments
This winter opened with bitter cold for much of the nation — including parts of the country not used to snow and ice. Here in the northern tier states we are, at least, equipped to respond to winter storms, but they always pose a challenge.
Feb 09, 2010 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
The question of the economics of invasive species is a generally interesting one in environmental economics, but I take the pending onslaught of the emerald ash borer personally.
Feb 09, 2010 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
There was a recent flap because three different members of the Obama administration, on three different Sunday television talk shows, gave three widely differing estimates of how many jobs the president has created.
Feb 08, 2010 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments
Psst. Have you taken care of things for Valentine’s Day this coming Sunday? Just a little heads up in case you’ve been putting off making plans to show your sweetheart how much you care.
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Cub Scout Eddie stood at the front of the House of Representatives chamber raising his right hand during the 45th Anniversary of Scouting Commemoration at the State Capitol in 1955. Other photos show Gov. Norman Brunsdale and other state officials participating in the ceremonies.
Feb 08, 2010 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments
Two extraordinary American men of letters died last week: J.D. Salinger and Howard Zinn.
Feb 07, 2010 | 2:00 am | (1) Comments
WASHINGTON - In 2013, when President Mitch Daniels, former Indiana governor, is counting his blessings, at the top of his list will be the name of his vice president: Paul Ryan. The former congressman from Wisconsin will have come to office with ideas for steering the federal government t…
Feb 07, 2010 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments
Amid all of Washington's bitter partisanship, one area has emerged where Republicans and Democrats are working together to produce a common result.
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Judson Phillips is a Tennessee lawyer, specializing in personal injury lawsuits, drunk-driving cases and men who get into trouble beating their wives. It was his idea to incorporate Tea Party Nation as a money-making venture and charge $349 to hear Sarah Palin talk about what's wrong with…
Feb 07, 2010 | 2:00 am | (1) Comments
North Dakota's Tea Partiers have decided to make life miserable for Gov. John Hoeven as he seeks to replace U.S. Sen. Byron Dorgan in the November election. Even though taxes have been cut significantly in North Dakota, the Tea Party people feel that Hoeven should be supporting more reduc…
Feb 07, 2010 | 2:00 am | (6) Comments
Many of us will spend at least 2,156 weeks on the job (one of many) during our working career. That's 86,240 hours and 5,174,400 minutes. Some will consider it a near eternity and begin an early countdown to retirement. Others will wonder where the time went, delaying retirement as long a…
Feb 07, 2010 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments
Two extraordinary American men of letters died recently: J.D. Salinger and Howard Zinn.
Feb 07, 2010 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments
Big rigs will be rolling into Bismarck. Peterbilt trucks plans to open a dealership in the area and is in the process of finding a location. Allstate Peterbilt on Commerce Drive in Bismarck sells parts and accessories, but no trucks yet.
Feb 07, 2010 | 2:00 am | (1) Comments
Unbelievable. That’s the only word to describe the realization that the clean up of the huge volume of spilled diesel fuel beneath Mandan may be coming to an end. Just like it was unbelievable in 1984 when a million-plus gallons of spilled fuels was discovered floating above the ground …
Feb 06, 2010 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments
Well, it looks like we’re finally at that point where all the Republicans looking to challenge Rep. Earl Pomeroy probably couldn’t fit in a phone booth anymore.
Feb 06, 2010 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments
There is almost nothing the Obama administration does regarding terrorism that makes me feel safer. Whether it is guaranteeing captured terrorists that they will not be waterboarded, or whether it is reciting terrorists their rights, or whether it is the legally meandering and confusing r…
Feb 05, 2010 | 2:00 am | (1) Comments
Steve Earle won a Grammy this past Sunday.
Feb 05, 2010 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
WASHINGTON — On Day One of his vow to take “meaningful steps to rein in our debt,” Barack Obama asked Congress to freeze portions of discretionary domestic spending. This would follow an astonishing permanent expansion: Republicans on the House Budget Committee say appropriations bi…
Feb 04, 2010 | 2:00 am | (1) Comments
A new $8 million parking ramp for downtown Bismarck might be just weeks from startup.
Feb 04, 2010 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments
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