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A spokesman for GOP Sen. Norm Coleman says the campaign will announce that they are withdrawing more challenged ballots today.  That comes one day after Democrat Al Franken pulled back 425 more ballots.

Minneapolis also gave up its search for the missing ballots and there's some controversy regarding the sorting of rejected absentee ballots.  

 reports that Senate Democrats may join the recount but 

 says neither GOP Sen. Norm Coleman nor his campaign or office has been notified or are being investigated regarding Nasser Kazeminy.

Gov. Pawlenty and legislative leaders will discuss all things budget and session at an Associated Press round table this afternoon.

DFL House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher and DFL Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller were on 

 yesterday.  There's a standing request for Gov. Pawlenty to appear as well.

The judicial branch continues to fight for 

President-elect Obama and former VP Al Gore will meet today to discuss 

 predicts a swift confirmation for Obama's Attorney General pick.

Twin Cities hospitals cut 613 jobs.  The 

The Tribune Co. (which owns the Chicago Tribune) files for 

 takes a look at the tax rates in metro area communities.

Former Attorney General Mike Hatch (a Democrat) wants to create a multi-party 

 to winnow the choices in November to two.

 that an environmental  review of a northern Minnesota mining development won't get much traction because of the deficit.

 also says higher ed costs are getting difficult for students to afford.

 the projects from the 2003 "Pawlenty/Molnau" transportation package.

Minnesota's Ag Commissioner continues to 

GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann gets on a "Most Embarassing"

 that would create a clearing house for credit default swaps.

 calling for the federal government to cut up the credit card. It's a good time to mention that he backtracked last week on his stance regarding federal stimulus money for states.  He now says he'll take the money.

Pawlenty also provides written answers to questions posed by 

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A spokesman for GOP Sen. Norm Coleman says the campaign will announce that they are withdrawing more challenged ballots today. That comes one day after Democrat Al Franken pulled back 425 more ballots. Minneapolis also gave up its search for the missing ballots and there’s some controversy regarding the sorting of rejected absentee ballots. MPR,…

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