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Gov. Pawlenty's political aspirations lead the digest today.  Pawlenty 

 a run for president when asked on Fox News Sunday (transcript 

).  He sidestepped a follow up on the possibility saying he may run for a third term as governor.  He told 

 "he's thinking about" a possible presidential run.

The story also said he will campaign for GOP gubernatorial candidates in New Jersey and Virginia this year.

 that President Obama failed at being bipartisan.

 that the GOP should be shaped in a more conservative fashion rather than in a centrist fashion.

 of Minnesota prison industries was released today.  It calls for increased oversight over business practices.

 187,000 acres of wetland and forest.  A news conference is scheduled to announce the plan this afternoon.

 examines the impact Gov. Pawlenty's budget will have on the courts.

 says Pawlenty is planning to eliminate an Environmental Quality Board and moving duties the MPCA.

 takes a look at the scramble for stimulus money.

Even with funding from the stimulus bill, schools are making 

Gov. Pawlenty urges Madoff investors to file 

 in homes sales may be a good sign in Minnesota.

President Obama says he'll cut the federal deficit in 

President Obama says the tax cuts will be 

DFL Rep. Collin Peterson says food safety should be 

 says the recent rulings have diminished Republican Norm Coleman's recount chances.

The RNC is sending $250k to help Coleman's 

 that "Coleman has a good chance to have the recount ruling overturned in the courts."

Coleman's deputy press secretary is taking a 

A professor watching the trial says it's 

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Gov. Pawlenty’s political aspirations lead the digest today. Pawlenty wouldn’t rule out a run for president when asked on Fox News Sunday (transcript here). He sidestepped a follow up on the possibility saying he may run for a third term as governor. He told Pajamas Media “he’s thinking about” a possible presidential run. Asked about…

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