The Daily Digest: 2-7-07

Posted at 8:34 AM on February 7, 2007 by Tom Scheck
Filed under: Daily Digest

Several stem cell researchers at the U of M say Governor Pawlenty's restrictions on embryonic stem cell research are too limited and aren't based on science. MPR has the story. The bill gets a hearing in a House committee today.

AP says former DFL Senate Majority Leader John Hottinger could lose his law license.

The Pi Press has a story on a high school that is already meeting Pawlenty's call for a more rigorous high school.

But the St. Cloud Times says several schools are questioning some parts of Pawlenty's budget.

The mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul make a plea for more funding. The Pi Press has the story.

Forum Communications says a bill increasing family planning money moves through a House Committee.

MPR says some lawmakers want to weigh in on benefits for Northwest Airlines.

MPR has a story on the Senate early ed proposal and the price tag.

The Star Tribune takes a broader look at early learning.

The chair of the Senate Transportation committee blames slow driving and accidents on a funding shortfall at MNDOT. He blames Pawlenty for not signing a transportation funding bill in '05. Forum Communications and WCCO have stories.

The Star Tribune continues its quest to cover all things stadium by saying some lawmakers want debt relief for Xcel Energy Center.

Congress

The Hill says Democrats will try again on the resolution ripping the troop surge. GOP Senator Norm Coleman also says MoveOn.org can't sway him.

Coleman tells Bloomberg that he wants a full discussion on the resolution.

He also has an op-ed on his position.

The New York Times quotes DFL Senator Amy Klobuchar in this story. She's not happy about the GOP decision to block the resolution in the U.S. Senate.

Klobuchar also makes a floor speech on Iraq.

Here's the committee list for Minnesota's delegation.

The Stillwater Gazette has a story on GOP Congresswoman Michele Bachmann's agenda and discusses the "kiss" backlash.

GOP Congressman Jim Ramstad tells the Washington Post that it's inappropriate for President Bush to cut home heating assistance in his budget when it's cold in Minnesota.

DFL Congressman Keith Ellison will be in Detroit later this month with Jesse Jackson.

The High Plains Journal says Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns is confident about the farm bill. DFL Congressman Collin Peterson is mentioned.

Peterson calls for a biodiesel standard.

2008
Pawlenty is headed to Michigan this week to stump for John McCain.

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak tells Eric Black that he won't rule out a run for the U.S. Senate.

Black also lists others who are in and out on his blog.

Roll Call says former state senator Sharon Marko is thinking about challenging John Kline.

BlogWatch

Red State has an interview with Governor Pawlenty.

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