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Is it fair to freeze the pay of federal workers?

Eric Ringham November 30, 2010, 5:00 AM Nov 30, 2010

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President Obama has frozen federal employees’ pay for two years to fight the deficit, but union officials say the freeze won’t help much and unfairly hurts working people. Today’s Question: Is it fair to freeze the pay of federal workers?

International affairs · Politics/Government · Security

Is the defense of South Korea a vital U.S. interest?

Eric Ringham November 29, 2010, 5:00 AM Nov 29, 2010

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After the exchange of artillery fire between North and South Korea last week, President Obama reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to South Korea’s defense. Today’s Question: Is the defense of South Korea a vital U.S. interest?

Culture · Economy

Are you more likely to spend money this holiday season than last?

Eric Ringham November 26, 2010, 5:00 AM Nov 26, 2010

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The day after Thanksgiving is considered the most important shopping day of the year and the start of the holiday shopping season. Today’s Question: Are you more likely to spend money this holiday season than last?

Culture

What Thanksgiving dish is special to your family?

Eric Ringham November 24, 2010, 5:00 AM Nov 24, 2010

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Historical documents suggest that the feast in 1621 which inspired traditional Thanksgiving meals in America included poultry, venison, fish and corn. Today’s Question: What Thanksgiving dish is special to your family?

Politics/Government

Do you have confidence in the Minnesota recount process?

Eric Ringham November 23, 2010, 5:00 AM Nov 23, 2010

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Officials could soon begin a hand recount of 2 million ballots cast in this month’s voting for a Minnesota governor. Today’s Question: Do you have confidence in the Minnesota recount process?

Culture

How big a role does the anchor play in your choice of a newscast to watch?

Eric Ringham November 22, 2010, 5:00 AM Nov 22, 2010

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Tonight is Don Shelby’s final broadcast as anchor of the 10 p.m. news on WCCO-TV. Today’s Question: How big a role does the anchor play in your choice of a newscast to watch?

Security · Transportation

Do heightened security measures affect your willingness to fly?

Eric Ringham November 19, 2010, 5:00 AM Nov 19, 2010

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The use of body scanners and physical pat-downs has spawned a controversy over security at U.S. airports. Today’s Question: Do heightened security measures affect your willingness to fly?

Education

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

Eric Ringham November 18, 2010, 5:00 AM Nov 18, 2010

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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?

Politics/Government · Transportation

Is doing away with earmarks a good idea?

Eric Ringham November 17, 2010, 5:00 AM Nov 17, 2010

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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 Read more →

Politics/Government

Should President Obama limit himself to a single term?

Eric Ringham November 16, 2010, 5:00 AM Nov 16, 2010

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Two Democratic pollsters suggested on Sunday that President Obama could serve the country best by forgoing a run at reelection. Today’s Question: Should President Obama limit himself to a single term?

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