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Second female senator endorses Obama
Democratic Sen. Barack Obama secured the backing of a second female senator on Monday as a top supporter of Hillary Rodham Clinton raised expectations for her rival in the upcoming Pennsylvania primary.
People:Amy Klobuchar Bob Casey Barack Obama Hillary Clinton Activities:US Election 2008
2008-03-31
Senate OKs tougher overseas toy checks
Responding to record recalls of products that sickened children, the Senate passed legislation Thursday that would toughen inspections of toys and other playthings made outside the U.S.
People:Amy Klobuchar Dianne Feinstein Harry Reid Activities:2007 Toys Safety Row 110th Congress
2008-03-06
Delta CEO tells senator no merger deal yet
The chief executive of Delta Air Lines (DAL.N) told a U.S. senator on Tuesday there is no merger agreement yet with Northwest Airlines (NWA.N), but the two sides are continuing to work toward a deal.
People:Amy Klobuchar
2008-02-19
Farm subsidy reform faces 60-vote Senate hurdle
Reformers will need 60 votes in the 100-member Senate, not just a majority, to limit farmers to $250,000 a year in crop subsidies or to cut off subsidies to wealthy Americans, senators have agreed.
Nations:U.S. People:Amy Klobuchar Kent Conrad Charles Grassley Blanche Lincoln Activities:110th Congress
2007-12-12
Southern farmers may get drought relief
Congress plans to extend a disaster relief deadline so farmers hit by drought this year can get cash assistance to offset losses, Democratic lawmakers said.
Nations:U.S. People:Amy Klobuchar Activities:2007 U.S. Southeast Drought
2007-12-11
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