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Today's Question Blog

Are you doing anything to protect yourself from the effects of a federal default?

We’re hearing from listeners that they’re worried about the effects on their own financial health of a failure to raise the federal debt limit. Today’s Question: Are you doing anything to protect yourself from the effects of a federal default?
by Eric Ringham

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Should public officials sign a pledge that limits their options in office?

President Obama seeks a tax hike to help cut the deficit, but 277 members of the U.S. House and Senate have pledged to oppose any tax increase. Today’s Question: Should public officials sign a pledge that limits their options in office?
by Eric Ringham

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Do you find Obama or Boehner more persuasive?

President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner addressed the nation last night to give their different views of the debt-ceiling impasse. Today’s Question: Do you find Obama or Boehner more persuasive?
by Eric Ringham

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What change would you most like to see at Minnesota’s public colleges and universities?

The University of Minnesota and the system of state colleges and universities are having to adapt as they absorb cuts to their state funding. Today’s Question: What change would you most like to see at Minnesota’s public colleges and universities?
by Eric Ringham

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What was the best rock concert you ever attended?

This weekend marks the first big outdoor stadium concert the Twin Cities has seen in decades, when U2 plays TCF Stadium at the University of Minnesota. Today’s Question: What was the best rock concert you ever attended?
by Eric Ringham

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What medical conditions would affect a candidate’s fitness for office?

Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann has acknowledged that she suffers from migraines, but insists they would have no effect on her performance in office. Today’s Question: What medical conditions would affect a candidate’s fitness for office?
by Eric Ringham

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What can Minnesota’s political leaders do to avoid another budget mess in the future?

The Minnesota Legislature worked through the night and into the morning to pass budget bills that would finally end the shutdown of state government. Today’s Question: What can Minnesota’s political leaders do to avoid another budget mess in the future?
by Jon Gordon

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How is the heat affecting you?

The current heat wave has reportedly tied a dew point record, but official information is scarce because of the state government shutdown. Forecasters say they expect the heat to continue at least through Wednesday. Today’s Question: How is the heat affecting you?
by Eric Ringham

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What do you think of the state budget deal?

Negotiators are working out the details of an agreement to end the state government shutdown. The deal balances the budget with accounting shifts and borrowing, but no tax increases. Today’s Question: What do you think of the state budget deal?
by Eric Ringham

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