Capitol View: February 5, 2007 Archive

The Daily Digest: 2-5-07

Posted at 7:47 AM on February 5, 2007 by Tom Scheck
Filed under: Daily Digest

It's pretty thin soup at the digest today. Maybe too many people were watching the Super Bowl or Prince in the Superbowl.

Anyway, here's what we have. MPR has a story on Governor Pawlenty's veteran assistance plan. Some are skeptical of the price tag.

The Star Tribune says the Vikings will push for a metrowide sales tax.

ECM writes about the "stand your ground" bill.

Forum Communications writes about some of the suggestions offered for property tax reform.

Congress

The Washington Post says an Iraq vote showdown is coming and quotes Coleman. Coleman's possible DFL opponent in '08 (Al Franken) also rips Coleman. No offense, Eric, but it seems like he's running.

The AP says the resolution criticizing the troop surge hinges on a few GOP votes including GOP Senator Norm Coleman.

Coleman continues push for disaster aid.

The Star Tribune says the political climate over global warming is changing in Washington.

Another Star Tribune story says the state's wild bird population could be in trouble because of climate change.

The Hill says Walz asked President Bush about veterans issues as does the Washington Post.

Forum Communications has a story on lawmakers like DFL Congressman Collin Peterson who don't want to stop at corn as a renewable fuel source.

The St. Louis Post Dispatch quotes Peterson in this story on farmers expecting radical change to farm bill.

2008

CQ says Coleman is vulnerable.

But says an Al Franken candidacy will test Minnesota's "blueness."

Smart Politics says Franken's path to Washington could be rocky.

Mark Kennedy's fundraiser in '06, Tom McGill, signs up for Giuliani's team.