We believe the time is right for him to sign it. It's a good opportunity for him to improve his image with the workers and do something to help working people at Christmas time.

They're bigger, more physical. The key is that we kind of match their physicality and aggressiveness.

This allows us to expand and provide critical care capability, which will give us rapid transport for any trauma or emergency injury patients.

We were searching for the right combination. I was concerned with our energy level after two tough games.We finally made a few stops on defense, Steiner gave us a lift, and Davis woke up a bit. We got it down to 10 points and then couldn't score on three of four possessions. That was the game.

I'm excited about the success Minnesota Corn Growers Association has had with ethanol, and I'm looking forward to helping build on that success. Minnesota is being recognized for its foresight on this issue...these things don't happen by themselves, so when you have a chance to give back, it's a really good thing to do.

We don't take corporate donations or PAC money.

It's a question of what seats we are planning to run for.