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Al Franken's campaign withdraws 633 ballots.  More ballots discrepancies were found.  This time it's in Minneapolis and cost Franken some votes, which the campaign is protesting.  

The latest numbers compared to Election Day totals show Norm Coleman with a 

 in the vote count.  Coleman's people say they're ahead.

 tries to determine who is telling the truth.

 estimates that all of the challenges could take weeks for the Canvassing Board to sort through (if they aren't withdrawn).

 takes a look at how the campaigns are raising money for the recount.

 says the recount lost its urgency not that Saxby Chambliss won the Georgia runoff.

 says tensions flare at the recount in Scott County.

We will learn today how bad the state's budget will be later this morning.  A historic, very very bad, mega doom budget deficit is predicted.  

 examines whether the forecast should be moved up before the November election.

The paper also says some lawmakers are looking at ways to 

Minnesota and 48 states fail the college affordability 

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says the bailout plan for cars makers 

 former U.S. Attorney Rachel Paulose for taking retaliatory action against an Assistant U.S. Attorney.

 something called the "Worker Freedom Award."

 says Senate Democrats will pack plenty of muscle.  DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar is mentioned.

DFL Rep. Tim Walz is teaching local leaders and non-profits how to 

DFL Rep. Betty McCollum helps kick off the Census count.  The 

DFL Rep. Collin Peterson is in London pleading for 

DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar wants National Steel's pension fund 

 Colorado Democratic Congressman John Salazar as Ag Secretary.

 President-elect Obama on a stimulus package and global aid.

Some health groups are wary of picking GOP Rep. Jim Ramstad for "Drug Czar."  

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Al Franken’s campaign withdraws 633 ballots. More ballots discrepancies were found. This time it’s in Minneapolis and cost Franken some votes, which the campaign is protesting. MPR, the Pi Press, AP, the Star Tribune and Forum Communications have stories. The latest numbers compared to Election Day totals show Norm Coleman with a lead. Franken’s campaign…

The Daily Digest: 12-4-08

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