Polinaut: December 6, 2006 Archive

The Daily Digest: 12-6-06

Posted at 1:42 PM on December 6, 2006 by Tom Scheck (1 Comments)
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Larry Pogemiller and Tarryl Clark's road show leads the digest.

Pogemiller and Clark were in Bemidji yesterday to talk about the upcoming session.

The St. Cloud Times also has a profile of Tarryl Clark (the assistant senate majority leader).

The AP's Brian Bakst has a story saying the new makeup of the Legislature is good news for consumers but bad for business.

Bakst bases part of his story on a new proposal that provides greater protection for used car buyers. MPR, KARE-11 and the Star Tribune have stories.

The Minnesota Daily says the budget surplus won't lower rent for students.

The Chicago Tribune writes that Minnesota is one of the top prospects for a statewide smoking ban.

T.W. Budig picks up on the story that outgoing Secretary of State Mary Kiffmeyer may run for the Legislature if Mark Olson resigns.

Recount confirms Tschumper victory over Davids.

City Pages wonders why Governor Pawlenty is changing course on insuring every Minnesota child. They suggest it's the election.

Former U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger believes Peter Hutchinson should be given a job.

Pawlenty and other governors call for innovation in education and business.

Congress

Gates wins Senate Committee approval (dayton mentioned).

Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold blasts Bush over Somalia and Norm Coleman agrees.

Coleman wants to investigate the oil for food scandal and its impact on U.S. farmers.

The U.S. Senate rejects drought aide.

The Star Tribune says the nomination for U.S. Attorney is in limbo.

Sugar farmers say the last election will help their cause.

Democrats also expect to preserve the current milk program.

Bloomberg reports that biofuel may cause an oil slump.

Michele Bachmann names her chief of staff.

The Hill says John Kline is part of the NRCC transition team.

Jim Oberstar is mentioned in this NY Times story on the decision to forbid foreign ownership of U.S. airlines.

John Fortier with The Hill say she was wrong to handicap Kennedy as the best U.S. Senate pickup for the GOP.

The Pi Press wages into the food fight regarding Keith Ellison and the oath of office. The editorial board says "worry about the oath, not the book."

The Washington Post says Congress will start working five days a week.

2008

Robert Novak says Pawlenty would be popular among conservatives if he decides to run for president.

Minnesota Campaign Report has a point/counterpoint on Al Franken's chances against Norm Coleman in 2008.

Franken will do his radio show from A Brave New Workshop on Friday.

Smart Politics follows yesterday's post on the I-P with a critique of the Greens.

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Lott picks Coleman as Deputy Minority Whip

Posted at 4:49 PM on December 6, 2006 by Tom Scheck

Here's the release:

COLEMAN SELECTED BY LOTT TO SERVE AS DEPUTY MINORITY WHIP

Washington D.C.—Senator Norm Coleman today was selected by Senator Trent Lott (R-MS), the incoming Senate Republican Whip, as one of seven Deputy Whips for the 110th Congress.

“I am honored to have been selected by Senator Trent Lott to take on the role of a Deputy Whip in the upcoming 110th Congress,” said Coleman. “I intend to use this position to bring greater attention to the issues and concerns that are of importance to Minnesotans. It also allows me to apply a practical Minnesota perspective of identifying common ground to accomplish real solutions for working families.”

Senator John Thune (R-SD) will serve as Lott’s Chief Deputy Whip. The following Senators have also been selected for the position of Deputy Whip: John Sununu (R-NH), Richard Burr (R-NC), Larry Craig (R-ID), James Inhofe (R-OK), Olympia Snowe (R-ME), and David Vitter (R-LA)

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