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Medicare Medical (Part B) premium varies with income
Medicare Medical (Part B) coverage helps pay for doctors services and outpatient care along with other services. Most people incorrectly think that the costs of providing Medicare Part B coverage are...
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Famed civil rights leader Angela Davis to speak at next UND ‘Great Conversation’ at the Fritz
The University Program Council, a division of Student Government at the University of North Dakota, invites the public to a Great Conversation featuring Civil Rights Movement activist Angela Davis o...
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The Boiling Point of Aaron Swartz's Suicide
The more I read about Aaron Swartz, the more he seemed like a hero from an Ayn Rand novel. Unfortunately, accompanying his Randian hero-like intelligence, moral IQ, and frustration that the rest of th...
Posted on 1/15/13 at 9:00 AM
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Presidential Elections and Historic Bridge Preservation: A Review of the 2008 Proposal
  The votes have been counted. The decision has been made. We have our man for the job as President of the United States for the next four years- Barack Obama. While it is appropriate to congr...
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Newspaper Election Activities
The newspaper is the perfect tool for teachers to use this fall with the upcoming November elections. Here are some newspaper election activities from the NIE guide Electing the President: a Guide to ...
Posted on 11/1/12 at 8:50 AM
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ND's government spending grows with booming economy

FARGO — At a time when many states are pinching pennies to balance their government budgets, North Dakota just increased education funding, allocated billions to infrastructure improvements and provided $1.1 billion in tax relief.

By Patrick Springer , May 08, 2013

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Change 'paves the way' for Red River diversion

BISMARCK — The state will commit to its $450 million share of the Fargo-Moorhead area Red River diversion project if the Legislature agrees to amendments that were put into the State Water Commission budget Thursday.

By TJ Jerke , April 12, 2013

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Senate vote: OK $85B cuts, avert shutdown

WASHINGTON — The Senate approved legislation Wednesday to lock in $85 billion in widely decried spending cuts aimed at restraining soaring federal deficits — and to avoid a government shutdown just a week away.

By David Espo , March 21, 2013

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Dickinson volunteers, your government needs you

Dickinson volunteers, your government needs you Dickinson wants you to volunteer for a city committee or board.

By Katherine Grandstrand , January 20, 2013

Official: Federal one-size-fits-all rules don't fit North Dakota energy development

MEDORA — North Dakota’s top oil and gas regulator took aim at federal agencies Thursday for unnecessarily interfering with the state’s energy development.

By Amy Dalrymple , September 21, 2012

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Government won't put liens on divided tribal lands

WASHINGTON (AP) — Native American tribes don’t have to reimburse the government for buying divided-up tribal land so it can be returned to them, the Department of Interior said Friday.

By Suzanne Gamboa , August 11, 2012

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Dickinson City Commission holds hearing on tobacco ordinance

Only two people spoke at a Dickinson City Commission public hearing Monday regarding a proposed city ordinance to create a license to sell tobacco in the city and both spoke in support of it.

By Betsy Simon , August 06, 2012

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Tribes call for federal gov't regulation of Internet gaming

WASHINGTON (AP) — With some states readying to start online gambling, Native American tribal leaders are calling on the federal government to step in as it did with brick-and-mortar gambling and establish regulations that ensure tribes get a piece of the action without having their revenue taxed and their sovereignty compromised.

By Suzanne Gamboa , July 27, 2012

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Letter: Government is not helping

In “stimulus” packages, President Barack Obama helped many “green” companies — with terrible results.

July 15, 2012

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Officials: Senate's farm bill promising; Belfield hosts one of six forums to discuss the legislation

BELFIELD — The U.S. Senate’s version of the 2012 farm bill looks promising to the North Dakota Farmers Union, the union’s president, Woody Barth, told local farmers Tuesday at a public forum at the pavilion in Belfield.

By Betsy Simon , July 11, 2012

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Montana tribes start receiving settlement money

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Some Indian tribes have started receiving their shares of a $1 billion settlement with the U.S. government over mismanagement of their money and trust lands, while others are waiting and remain undecided on what to do with their windfall.

By Matt Volz , June 23, 2012

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Measure 1 back on the ballot

GRAND FORKS — Even its supporters think North Dakota’s Measure 1 is too complicated and too obscure to pass muster with Tuesday’s voters.

By TJ Jerke , June 07, 2012

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Oil field workers strain Mont. law enforcement

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — As thousands of workers and their families move to North Dakota’s Bakken oil field in search of jobs, nearby rural Montana communities’ resources are being pushed to the limit.

January 29, 2012

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City takes steps to replace commissioner

Upon acceptance, former City Commissioner Joe Frenzel may replace Rod Landblom on the Dickinson City Commission. A motion to appoint Frenzel was passed by the Commission at its Monday evening meeting at City Hall.

April 19, 2011

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Federal government averts shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Perilously close to a government shutdown, President Barack Obama and congressional leaders reached a historic agreement late Friday night to cut about $38 billion in federal spending and avert the first federal closure in 15 years.

April 09, 2011

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