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As House and Senate negotiators continue to debate the merits of the federal stimulus bill, 

 examines whether past promises of job creation delivered on the state's transportation bill.

 says Pawlenty isn't lobbying for the stimulus package.

 says some states are proposing their own stimulus packages to help small business.  Minnesota is mentioned.

 shows Minnesota's tax revenue continues to fall short.

 to speak out against proposed budget cuts.

A bill allowing marijuana use for medicinal purposes gets a hearing today.  The 

 says advocates will bring forward HIV/AIDS victims to tout the bill.

A bill calling for single payer health care was 

Gov. Pawlenty's proposed cuts to dental care could mean 

 a bill that would ban sex offenders from visiting certain website.

This isn't a huge surprise but it's interesting.  

 says lobbyists outnumber lawmakers by a four to one ratio.

Anoka-Hennepin Schools announce cuts, lay-offs and potential school closings to 

Meanwhile, Vikings owner Zygi Wilf gives a stadium 

The feds, the White House and the Senate all try to 

 with the Senate version of the economic stimulus package.

 takes a look at six points of contention in the negotiations.

DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar admitted some tax errors.  She 

The U.S. Country of Origin Label rules have been 

 for a bit.  DFL Rep. Collin Peterson is mentioned.

DFLer Al Franken and Republican Norm Coleman are 

 today in Washington D.C. Franken is meeting with staffers.  Coleman has a fundraiser.

The three judge panel order the counting of 23 ballots (and the opening of another - it will be counted if it has a voter registration card inside).  The ballots will reportedly help Franken.  

 says the judges move to narrow the scope of the trial.

 interprets Pawlenty's recent travel as a possible precursor for a 2012 run.

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As House and Senate negotiators continue to debate the merits of the federal stimulus bill, MPR examines whether past promises of job creation delivered on the state’s transportation bill. The West Metro has an edge in stimulus spending. MinnPost says Pawlenty isn’t lobbying for the stimulus package. The Wall Street Journal says some states are…

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