The Daily Digest: 11-27-07
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Happy 47th Birthday, Tim Pawlenty. He intends to celebrate this afternoon by announcing who he will appoint to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Minnesota's legislative auditor said he will seek Mark Ritchie's testimony under oath in a flap related to Ritchie using a state mailing list for political purposes. The Star Tribune and AP have stories.
KSTP says lawmakers will continue their bonding bill tour.
Minnesota's Capitol is in the midst of a renovation.
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An Indian Center Committee is created.
Congress
GOP Sen. Norm Coleman held health care forums in several parts of the state including Willmar and Austin.
The Farm Bill is at a crossroads. BUT DFL Rep. Collin Peterson says a Farm Bill is possible in January.
A passenger rights bill of rights is gaining support. DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar is mentioned.
2008
Survey USA says Coleman's approval rating is at 53%. DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar's approval rating is at 61%. The Star Tribune has a story.
The DFL candidates running for the U.S. Senate will debate in Minneapolis. The DFL candidates running for Congress in Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District meet at a forum in Plymouth. MNPublius has a write-thru.
Terri Bonoff, one of the DFL candidates for the 3rd, gets the backing of Emily's List.
