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Noem, Varilek Debate Farm Issues In Mitchell

Republican U.S. Representative Kristi Noem and Democratic challenger Matt Varilek repeatedly stressed the need for Congress to pass a new farm bill Wednesday while engaging in spirited disagreements on other topics.   Read More

Biden Speaks To More Than 1,000 At Detroit School

Vice President Joe Biden warned more than 1,000 people at a Detroit High School that presumed Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and running mate U.S. Representative Paul Ryan are ready to make cuts to health care spending if they win the White House in November.   Read More

Minn. Lawmaker In Sex Scandal Getting Out Of Race

The Minnesota state lawmaker involved in a rest-stop sexual encounter with a 17-year-old boy says he won't run for re-election after all.   Read More

ND Governor Candidate Unveils Education Proposal

The Democratic candidate for North Dakota governor is proposing an education plan that would include funding for early childhood programs, more scholarship money for college students and a boost in teacher salaries.   Read More

Minn. Lawmaker In Rest-Stop Scandal Still Silent

Duluth firefighter Erik Simonson has started a bid as a write-in Democratic candidate for the seat held by a Minnesota lawmaker involved in a sex scandal involving a 17-year-old boy at a rest stop.   Read More

Biden: Wall St. Reform Critics `Squealing Pigs'

Vice President Joe Biden is defending the Obama administration's efforts to reform Wall Street -- and comparing Republican critics of the law to ``squealing pigs.''   Read More

Romney Calls On Akin To Drop Out Of Senate Race

Mitt Romney on Tuesday stepped up his criticism of Republican Rep. Todd Akin and called on the congressman to drop out of the Missouri Senate race because of his recent, controversial remarks on rape and abortion.   Read More

McConnell: Rep. Akin's Apology Not Good Enough

The Senate's top-ranking Republican says Rep. Todd Akin's apology isn't good enough and is reiterating calls for him to step aside.   Read More

Court: Ga. Police May Verify Immigration Status

A federal appeals court has ruled that Georgia law enforcement can check on the immigration status of criminal suspects who fail to produce proper identification.   Read More

Army Suicides Doubled Last Month From June's Total

The Army says suicides among active-duty soldiers more than doubled in July from the month before.   Read More