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 today to build public support for the stimulus package.  He's speaking in Elkhart, Indiana where job losses continue to mount.

The Senate will resume debate today over the package.  A 

 the plan and says it will get the people back to work.

 if the Senate passes the bill since the House and Senate have different priorities.

Meanwhile, DFL Rep. Collin Peterson is pushing a bill to 

Peterson also said more cows should be headed for 

 a high-speed rail route that doesn't include Rochester.

DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar says the threat of piracy worldwide could 

 being introduced today would allow video slots in bars and the MSP Airport.

 a major fish virus into Minnesota.  They spent $11,000 in taxpayer money to drain a lake after DNR officials allowed fish to be transferred there.

 takes a look at a debate at the Capitol regarding who can cash in on someone's life insurance policy.

 says Gov. Pawlenty's budget removes dental care for the poor.

The one-year anniversary of its enactment is today.

 says rural hospitals and nursing homes face budget problems under Gov. Pawlenty's budget proposal.

 says the state's budget could be hurt as a result of the alleged Madoff scheme.

GOP House Minority Leader Marty Seifert says session is off to a 

DFLer Al Franken did a host of interviews over the weekend.  He talked with several outlets including 

 on Friday.  He also did a live sit-down with 

Meanwhile, Republican Norm Coleman spoke with 

 says Coleman is relying on absentee ballots from heavy GOP areas.

 takes a look at how much longer the recount trial could last.

 about the recount at a national conference.

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak makes his third run for mayor 

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President Obama will hit the road today to build public support for the stimulus package. He’s speaking in Elkhart, Indiana where job losses continue to mount. He will also hold a primetime news conference this evening. The Senate will resume debate today over the package. A deal was reached over the weekend. DFL Sen. Amy…

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