Tag: Tina Smith

Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., speaks.

Democrats push to get shutdown backpay for federal contractors

Sean Higgins · February 13, 2019 9:48 pm

Senate Democrats framework agreement for a $3.5 trillion party-line budget reconciliation infrastructure bill includes a clean electricity standard, a climate policy championed by Sen. Tina Smith, a Democrat from Minnesota.

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Senate Democrats are worried about Tina Smith in Minnesota

Philip Wegmann · October 31, 2018 8:10 pm

President Trump takes the stage at a rally at Alumni Coliseum in Richmond, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018.

In Minnesota, Trump dismisses Al Franken: ‘Boy, did he fold up like a wet rag’

Anna Giaritelli · October 5, 2018 1:00 am

Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., walks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, after being sworn in. The Republican majority in the Senate narrowed to 51-49 on Wednesday as two new Democratic senators were sworn into office, complicating GOP efforts to advance the party's legislative agenda before the 2018 midterm elections.

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Sen. Tina Smith condemns drug companies but invests more than a quarter million in them

Philip Wegmann · August 3, 2018 8:52 pm

Trump plans ‘Make America Great Again’ rally in Minnesota next week

Melissa Quinn · June 11, 2018 7:22 pm

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., was one of several Democrats who opposed the the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, saying the bill was "dangerous and cruel." (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Democrats have moved far to the nation’s left on abortion

Ken Blackwell · February 17, 2018 5:01 am

"It became very clear to me that I wasn't hearing any call from God to do this," Michele Bachmann said. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Michele Bachmann rules out run for Al Franken’s seat after not receiving a sign from God

Caitlin Yilek · February 5, 2018 9:10 pm

"Michelle Bachmann, No," the billboard in St. Paul, Minn., reads. (Image courtesy screenshot)

‘God’ sends message to Michele Bachmann about potential Senate run

Caitlin Yilek · February 1, 2018 8:22 pm

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty announces he will not run for Senate in November. (AP Photo/Steve Karnowski)

Tim Pawlenty opts against Senate bid in 2018

Al Weaver · January 16, 2018 7:26 pm

Two Democratic senators — Doug Jones of Alabama and Tina Smith of Minnesota — were sworn in on Wednesday. Vice President Mike Pence administered the oath of office at noon to both Jones and Smith. (AP Photos)

Senate swears in Doug Jones and Tina Smith, shrinking GOP majority to 51-49

Susan Ferrechio · January 3, 2018 5:06 pm