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Today's Question Blog

If you ran the University of Minnesota, what three things would you do to make it better?

The University of Minnesota is in the process of selecting a new president. The lone finalist, Eric Kaler, is taking part today in a public interview with the Board of Regents. Today’s Question: If you ran the University of Minnesota, what three things would you do to make it better?
by Eric Ringham

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Is doing away with earmarks a good idea?

Republicans in Washington have stepped up their campaign against earmarks, the process that allows members of Congress to direct funds to particular projects. The use and abuse of earmarks has generated controversy for years, involving projects that range from the Bridge to Nowhere in Alaska to the Central Corridor light rail line in the Twin…
by Eric Ringham

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What will it take for commuter rail to catch on in Minnesota?

The Northstar commuter rail line between Big Lake and Minneapolis turns a year old this week having failed to meet ridership projections. Today’s Question: What will it take for commuter rail to catch on in Minnesota?
by Eric Ringham

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Is it politically possible to choose deep cuts in popular programs?

A White House commission on reducing the deficit has issued a draft proposal that calls for widely shared sacrifice. Today’s Question: Is it politically possible to choose deep cuts in popular programs?
by Eric Ringham

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