Dave Durenberger

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• Dave Durenberger on health care reform...or repeal?

  Midday’s Gary Eichten talks with former Republican U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger about landmark health care law signed by President Barack Obama earlier in 2010, and the push by some in Congress to already repeal the law. Durenberger also answers listener questions.

  Dec. 23, 2010Save
• Health care reform to repeal?

  Barack Obama signed a landmark healthcare overhaul into law back in March, but throughout the year the measure didn't appear to win the hearts and minds of Americans. Republicans seized on discomfort with the reforms to make significant gains in November's mid-term elections, and many of the Congressional winners have promised to push for repeal. A number of states are also fighting the law in courts. We discuss the reform, and the likelihood it will remain the law of the land. Guest: Dave Durenberger, former U.S. Senator.

  Dec. 23, 2010Save
• Former Vice President Walter Mondale and former U.S. Sen. Dave Durenberger reflect on public life and civic engagement

  Two senior statesmen reflect on public life and civic engagement. Former Vice President Walter Mondale and former U.S. Sen. Dave Durenberger discuss their experiences in public life and the need for civic engagement.

  Mar. 17, 2009Save
• Durenberger calls into question item from Jesse Ventura's book

  A spokesman for the Central Intelligence Agency confirms that agents met with then-Governor Jesse Ventura in 1999. But former Minnesota Senator Dave Durenberger, who spent eight years on the Senate Intelligence Committee, says Ventura's account is hard to believe.

  Jan. 3, 2008Save
• Jim Koppell and Dave Durenberger on federal health care bill

  Midday examines The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). As President Clinton prepares to sign it, guests Jim Koppell, member of the Children's Defense Fund and a vice president at the MN Hospital and Health Care Partnership; and former U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger, discuss its impact on the public. Koppell and Durenberger also answer listener questions.

  Aug. 21, 1996Save
• Voices of Minnesota: David Durenberger / Minnesota Twins - Marty Cordova, Chuck Knoblauch, and Paul Molitor interviews / Anthony Horn, documentarian

  This hour of Midmorning features an episode of MPR’s Voices of Minnesota series. Segments include interview with David Durenberger; a Minnesota Twins update, with Marty Cordova, Chuck Knoblauch, and Paul Molitor; and a conversation with Anthony Horn, producer-creator of the Saint Paul Saints documentary Baseball, Minnesota.

  Jun. 10, 1996Save
• Dave Durenberger reflects on his U.S. Senate tenure

  MPR’s Gary Eichten has a wide ranging conversation with outgoing U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger, who reflects on his 16-year tenure in the U.S. Senate and on what’s next. Durenberger also answers listener call-in questions.

  Dec. 18, 199452 minSave
• Bob Dole, Bill Clinton and Dave Durenberger on health care reform

  Senate Minority Leader Bob Dole and President Bill Clinton speaking before the Plenary Session of the National Governors Association Convention in Boston's Hynes Convention Center. Speeches highlighted differing views on proposals for federal health care coverage. The biggest debate is the issue of universal coverage. Following speeches, MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Dave Durenberger, Minnesota U.S. Senator (I-R), who provides commentary about legislative health care reform.

  Jul. 19, 199454 minSave
• Dave Durenberger on health care reform in U.S. Senate

  U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger, member of the Senate Finance Committee, discusses the work at the U.S. Capitol to put together a health care reform bill.

  Jun. 27, 1994Save
• Saturday Radio Addresses: Bill Clinton and David Durenberger

  NPR Weekend presents Saturday Radio Addresses. Heard is President Bill Clinton’s weekend radio address, speaking from Indianapolis. Clinton talks of Mandela election, amongst other subjects. After Clinton speech, Senator David Durenberger (GOP-MN), speaks of Republican perspective. Durenberger’s topic is on healthcare.

  May. 14, 199416 minSave