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The Daily Digest: 3-30-07

The Minnesota Senate has passed a highest in the nation tax bracket. They intend to vote on the measure in committee today and on the Senate floor tomorrow. AP has the story. This story is keeping me busy today so the digest will be brief.

The Pi Press say Pawlenty and the DFL are doing a tax dance.

The Star Tribune focuses on the tax increase and the money for education.

The Star Tribune says the conceal and carry law didn't have a big impact one way or the other on violent crime.

A Senate panel approves the property tax relief bill.

The Star Tribune focuses on the Mall of America issue.

The Star Tribune and the AP focus on the Senate health vote.

House passes vote putting a stop on predatory lending.

The Minneapolis Veterans Home is not meeting federal standards.

Congress

The New York Times details the troop pullout timetable vote in the Senate. GOP Senator Norm Coleman is mentioned.

GOP Sen. Norm Coleman says Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez has a credibility problem.

The Senate strips out a provision that is aimed at easing the impact anti-terrorism laws have had on Hmong refugees.

Coleman and DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar help secure federal funding for a Walker hospital.

Other

MN GOP Chair Ron Carey gets a challenge.