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The Daily Digest: 9-12-07

Gov. Pawlenty signs the flood relief bill. The early morning action comes just hours after the measure passes the House and Senate. The Star Tribune, the Pi Press, MPR, the APand Forum Communications have stories.

Pawlenty is headed to Washington DC today to speak at the National Press Club on Clean Energy.

The Winona Daily News says the flooding could result in higher property taxes.

Congress

GOP Sen. Norm Coleman says he wants Iraq timelines and dates. He made the comments during a hearing that featured Gen. David Petraeus.

The New York Times says Coleman is one of a few key Republicans seeking a new path regarding the war in Iraq.

MPR details where the delegation stands on the Petraeus report.

The U.S. Senate approves $195 million for the I-35W bridge.

Larry Craig has a court date.

The Senate will hold a toy safety ban hearing today. DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar is the lead author of the bill.

Finally

There will not be a digest tomorrow.