Martin Sabo

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• Erlandson challenging Ellison, the DFL-endorsed candidate for the 5th District

  MPR’s Tom Scheck reports on upcoming DFL battle for congressional seat. Ellison is the DFL-endorsed candidate for Congress in the Fifth Congressional District. Yesterday the former chair of the state DFL Party, Mike Erlandson, filed for the same seat. Erlandson is ignoring his party's endorsement and trying to beat Ellison in the September primary. Erlandson is getting help from his former boss, Congressman Martin Sabo, who is retiring at the end of the year.

  Jul. 7, 2006Save
• Steven Schier on impeachment hearings

  MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews Steven Schier, Carleton College political science professor, about Thursday's impeachment debate. Topic of the inevitability of impeachment is addressed. Program also includes interviews with four of Minnesota's representatives in Congress (Martin Sabo, Bill Luther, Gil Gutknecht, and Bruce Vento), and Judge Andrew Danielson on perjury.

  Dec. 16, 199851 minSave
• Ken Starr report release

  Congressional reaction and political analysis of the Ken Starr report to Congress on President Bill Clinton. Steven Schier, Carleton College political scientist, discusses release of report. Program also presents Clinton speech from the White House, and statements from members of Minnesota's congressional delegation.

  Sep. 11, 199853 minSave
• Martin Sabo on the wage gap and his income equity proposal

  Minnesota 5th District Congressman Martin Sabo talks about a new report on the wage gap called "Executive Excess" and discusses his Income Equity Act proposal. Sabo also answers listener questions.

  Apr. 23, 199849 minSave
• Meet the Candidates: Congressional candidates in the 5th and 3rd Districts

  Midday offers a chance to hear from candidates in the 5th and 3rd Congressional Districts. For the first half hour, 5th District DFL Congressman Martin Sabo and his Republican challenger Jack Uldrich. For the second half hour, 3rd District Republican Congressman Jim Ramstad and his DFL challenger Stan Leino.

  Oct. 23, 1996Save
• Martin Sabo comments on Jim Rice's life and death

  Martin Sabo, U.S. representative for Minnesota's 5th District, reflects on colleague Jim Rice, who passed away after having a heart attack at the State Capitol.

  Oct. 16, 19965 minSave
• "Renewing the Social Contract" - A special three-hour Midday

  Midday presents "Renewing the Social Contract,” a special three-hour program that looks at the issue of economic insecurity across the country as society moves into the information age.

  Apr. 12, 1996183 minSave
• Martin Sabo on his opposition to the line-item veto

  Martin Sabo, U.S. representative for Minnesota's 5th District, shares his opposition on Congress passage of a line-item veto ability for a U.S. President.

  Mar. 28, 1996Save
• Martin Sabo on budget negotiations

  MPR’s Gary Eichten provides various news items and interviews U.S. Congressman Martin Sabo about status of budget negotiations in D.C.

  Dec. 6, 1995Save
• Martin Sabo says federal budget cuts are real

  Martin Sabo, U.S. representative for Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, shares his thoughts about Republican efforts to cut federal budget, with a reduction/elimination to many social programs.

  Mar. 17, 1995Save