The Daily Digest: 11-29-07
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Get ready to hear about the state's economy over the next few days. State lawmakers and others will be talking about it in anticipation of tomorrow's November economic forecast. Gov. Pawlenty is in California again today attending the Republican Governor's Association annual meeting.
The Legislative Auditor says a fired emergency manager charged MnDOT $26,000 in "unauthorized, unreasonable or inappropriate expenses." The Auditor also says he will do an expanded audit of MnDOT. MPR, the Star Tribune, the Pi Press and AP have stories.
KSTP says the state could lose millions in federal transportation money because it's violating federal law.
DFL Rep. Joe Atkins is demanding more documents from MnDOT regarding the Wakota Bridge.
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The state court is set to decide the legal limits on spanking.
Attorney General Lori Swanson joins a lawsuit targeting toxic chemical reporting. MPR and AP have stories.
The Pawlenty Administration is touting SEED in rural Minnesota.
Minnetonka's plan for shoreline buffering hits a snag. GOP Rep. Jim Ramstad opposes the effort.
NPR has a story on how immigrant activists are helping immigrants avoid arrest. The training was in St. Paul.
Congress
A Florida paper writes about GOP Sen. Norm Coleman's proposal that allows homeowners who are 60 days late in their mortgage payments to withdraw money for their retirement accounts to avoid foreclosure.
Coleman talks health care in Detroit Lakes.
Coleman's DFL challengers offer a response to his health care proposal.
Fox News says an Air Force Sergeant is fighting for the return of her daughters. Coleman is mentioned.
DFL Party Chair Brian Melendez writes an op-ed in the Mankato Free Press saying Coleman's lack of action on Iraq speaks louder than words.
Forum Communications says Congressional action on global warming is uncertain.
Environmental groups are calling for DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar's support on a global warming bill.
DFL Rep. Keith Ellison is mentioned in this Washington Post story that suggests that presidential candidate Barack Obama is a "closet Muslim."
DFL Rep. Betty McCollum meets with Syria's president regarding Iraqi refugees.
GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann talks about the economy and taxes at an event in St. Joseph. The Lake Elmo Leader and the Stillwater Gazette have stories.
2008
Illegal immigration is emerging as a key issue in Minnesota's 1st Congressional District.
DFL U.S. Senate candidate Mike Ciresi speaks at St. Thomas today.
Ciresi also gets the backing of DFL State Sen. Tom Bakk.
The 3rd District candidates debated on Tuesday night. Minnesota Monitor writes about it.
A Special election has been scheduled for GOP Sen. Tom Neuville's seat.
Anne Bomstad Miller will file her official paperwork today. She's running as a DFLer. Former GOP Rep. Ray Cox will run on the GOP side.
The Rochester Post-Bulletin says Neuville's seat is a big test for GOP Senate Minority Leader Dave Senjem. Why? Veto override.
Kessler reality checks celebrity endorsements.
