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Going Maverick
Pacific Northwest Inlander
Date: January 07, 2010
Article URL: http://www.inlander.com/content/newscommentary_idaho_congressman_walt_minnick
Article Summary:
The Inlander, a weekly publication covering Spokane and North Idaho, offers a long piece explaining how Walt’s independent voting record isn’t an act, and instead is a true reflection of the values held by most residents of Idaho’s First Congressional District.
Independence marks Rep. Walt Minnick’s first year in office
Idaho Statesman
Date: January 03, 2010
Article URL: http://www.idahostatesman.com/235/story/1028075.html?storylink=omni_popular
Article Summary:
The Idaho Statesman reviews Walt’s first year, and finds that he exhibits a rare breed of independent, careful representation for his constituents.
House passes financial reform measure with key Minnick provisions
Christian Science Monitor
Date: December 11, 2009
Article URL: http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2009/1211/US-House-passes-sweeping-financial-overhaul
Article Summary:
His efforts on the House Financial Services Committee to enhance consumer protection, regulate derivatives and ensure smart regulation of the nation’s financial industry won Walt national attention and praise.
Minnick joins bipartisan push to expand jobless benefits
Associated Press
Date: November 06, 2009
Article URL: http://www.kpvi.com/Global/story.asp?S=11456082
Article Summary:
Walt joined fellow Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson to vote for a bill, which ultimately passed the House, to expand jobless benefits for the thousands of Idahoans who are out of work during these tough times.
U.S. House passes Minnick resolution on Chinese dissident
Associated Press
Date: October 01, 2009
Article URL: http://www.localnews8.com/Global/story.asp?S=11240811
Article Summary:
During his commencement speech at the University of Idaho, Walt called on students to help him push for the release of a pro-democracy activist in China. Minnick in October passed a resolution in the House calling for just that.
Walt helps save student science program
KLEW.com
Date: September 06, 2009
Article URL: http://www.klewtv.com/news/local/56758062.html
Article Summary:
A story from Lewiston about how Walt’s work on behalf of Idaho students helped clear bureaucratic red tape and keep an important program alive.
Walt Minnick hears from constituents on health-care reforms
PBS - News Hour
Date: August 24, 2009
Article URL: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/july-dec09/health_08-24.html
Article Summary:
A crew from “News Hour” on PBS spent an entire day with Walt as he traveled through Canyon County, meeting constituents at events and talking to them about health-care reform.
Hundreds speak at Minnick town hall
KBCI
Date: August 24, 2009
Article URL: http://www.2news.tv/news/54397047.html
Article Summary:
While some members of Congress avoided the famed “August 2009” town halls, Walt jumped right in and organized a few of his own. Along the way he explained the issues, heard thoughts and changed a few minds.
Group praises Minnick for fiscal restraint
Idaho Statesman
Date: August 14, 2009
Article URL: http://www.idahostatesman.com/102/story/866345.html
Article Summary:
A conservative group not supporting Walt was forced to offer their praise for Walt’s strong and true stance in favor of fiscal conservatism, reduced deficits and limited government spending.
Walt explains independent stance to Idaho Democrats
Idaho Statesman
Date: August 13, 2009
Article URL: http://www.idahostatesman.com/popkey/story/864054.html
Article Summary:
Walt has broken with his party more often than any member of Congress of either party, but in this piece he explains that the independent streak he shows is part of a long tradition for Idaho Democrats.
Walt says jobs are top priority
Spokesman Review
Date: July 30, 2009
Article URL: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/jul/30/minnick-jobs-are-no-1-priority/
Article Summary:
Walt spent the summer doing an “economic blitz” of the Congressional district, working hard to bring people together to collaborate on new job opportunities for Idaho’s First Congressional District.
World War II medic receives overdue medals
Associated Press
Date: June 13, 2009
Article URL: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009335701_apidbelatedhonors1stldwritethru.html
Article Summary:
A true hero of the Greatest Generation received his long-overdue thanks from a grateful nation after Walt worked to find the veteran the long-lost medals he earned in World War II.
Walt helps save air mail route into Idaho backcountry
New York Times
Date: May 30, 2009
Article URL: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/30/us/30idaho.html
Article Summary:
After many calls and hard lobbying, Walt got the U.S. Postal Service to back off of plans to cancel mail service into the homes and ranches in remote and historic sections of Idaho’s backcountry.
Congressman addresses 2009 graduating class
Spokesman Review
Date: May 17, 2009
Article URL: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/may/17/minnick-addresses-ui-grads/
Article Summary:
Walt was privileged to be the keynote speaker at the 2009 commencement ceremony for the University of Idaho, and urged the graduating students to pursue a path of leadership.
Idaho Democrat willing to buck party leadership
Politico.com
Date: April 07, 2009
Article URL: http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/20090407/pl_politico/20967_1
Article Summary:
The influential website Politico.com reports on how Walt Minnick, more than any other member of Congress, stands up for his District and against the demand for partisanship.
Walt: Let AIG go bankrupt
NPR.org
Date: March 19, 2009
Article URL: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102100076
Article Summary:
National Public Radio, in a piece about AIG, quotes Walt from a House Financial Services Committee hearing where he suggests allowing the company to go bankrupt rather than using taxpayer dollars to “throw good money after bad.”
Idaho’s Democrat of a different breed
Los Angeles Times
Date: February 20, 2009
Article URL: http://articles.latimes.com/2009/feb/20/nation/na-idaho20
Article Summary:
A national political reporter for the Los Angeles Times writes about Walt Minnick’s unique brand of western, Idaho-focused politics, and how he continues to do what’s right for Idaho.
Washington Post on Walt’s first day in Congress
Washington Post
Date: January 08, 2009
Article URL: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/07/AR2009010702644.html
Article Summary:
The dean of the national political press corps, David Broder, writes about new Congressman Walt Minnick, and his determination to be as independent as Idaho.
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