The Daily Digest: 11-15-06
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Minnesota's test scores lead the digest. Minnesota's math and reading profiency declines. MPR, the Star Tribune, the AP and the Pi Press have stories.
Governor Pawlenty also drops a bombshell when he announced that he wants to provide health insurance for all children. MPR, the Star Tribune, the AP and the Pi Press have stories. The Bemidji Pioneer says health care reform is key this legislative session. But the Powerline blog cries "Say it ain't so!"
GOP Representative Mark Olson of Big Lake was in court yesterday. He was arrested after being charged with alleged domestic abuse. AP, the Star Tribune and the St. Cloud Times have stories. The St. Cloud Times also has a story saying outgoing GOP Speaker Steve Sviggum says he should resign if found guilty.
Amy Klobuchar gets her key committee assignment, the Senate Agriculture Committee. The AP has a story.
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KSTP-TV says she will be in the majority.
Keith Ellison made news when he decided to ditch a White House visit for a meet and greet with the AFL-CIO. I don't think Karl Rove or Josh Bolton will be targeting Ellison as a potential fence sitter.
The Star Tribune says DFL Congressman Jim Oberstar says Amtrak and imports are his top concerns as incoming House Transportation Chair.
The Strib also says there are plenty of folks rooting for DFL Congressman-elect Tim Walz to do well.
Michele Bachmann talks tax concerns, says the St. Cloud Times. She also got her picture in the New York Times.
The West Central Tribune says two local Minnesota House members will have a different view of the chamber now that they're in the majority.
City Pages interviews Phil Krinkie, who lost his re-election bid. He says he hopes for a stalemate and thinks the voters should be punished. That goes against the whole "let's work together theme."
Finally, thanks for your service in Congress but get out.
