The Daily Digest: 5-14-07
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There is one week remaining in the legislative session. There is still no overall budget agreement. The Star Tribune says the GOP has the edge going into the final week. The Pi Press details what's in play.
The House and Senate may take up the transportation bill today. The DFL gets some ammo from this Star Tribune story saying property taxes are paying for the lion's share of road and bridge projects.
MPR says home foreclosures are expected to rise even with new legislation
Health advocates cheer the passage of the smoking ban legislation. It will be the last call for smokers in the bar. The Star Tribune says it will alter smoking patterns throughout the state.
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The governor catches a few fish in the opener.
Congress
A new MPR poll says a majority of Minnesotans want a troop withdrawal by the fall.
The Star Tribune wonders if GOP Sen. Norm Coleman is an independent thinker of a political chameleon.
GOP Rep. Jim Ramstad is one of six Congressman questioning monitoring of Vietnam apparel.
2008
The Fix sits down with Republican Randy Demmer, who is challenging DFL Rep. Tim Walz.
Blog Watch
A Blue Stem Prairie points out that Demmer missed work from his real job (the Legislature) to prepare for his job interview for a possible future job (Congress).
Minnesota Monitor has a story saying DFL Rep. Keith Ellison believes Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez is deliberately ignorant.
Finally a Note to candidates: make sure you have the right talking points when you go to Packerland.
