Capitol View: May 3, 2007 Archive
The Daily Digest: 5-3-07
Posted at 10:13 AM on May 3, 2007
by Tom Scheck
Filed under: Daily Digest
There are 18 days remaining in the legislative session. Gov. Pawlenty has signed 28 bills and vetoed 2. The House and Senate are expected to take up the Public Safety conference committee report. The Environment conference committee report didn't make it to the House in time so will be taken up tomorrow.
Pawlenty's spokesman says he will sign a bill allowing ticket scalping. MPR, the Star Tribune, the Pi Press, AP and ECM have stories.
Lawmakers promise quick action to help Browns Valley.
Gov. Pawlenty says the DECC won't be a bargaining chip.
The Star Tribune has a story on e-waste.
WWII vets will get their memorial.
New Flyer gets another shot at the bus contract.
A study says special interests dominated the '06 elections.
The Minnesota State Auditor's office will not investigate Mayor Herb Bergson.
Gov. Pawlenty will be in outstate Minnesota today. He appeared on Almanac At the Capitol last night. Watch it here.
Congress
There are reports that Democrats will drop the pullout timetable from the war funding bill. Democrats now wipe their hands of the issue and look at the GOP and say "It's your war now." Need proof? Check the video on DFL Rep. Tim Walz on The Swamp or read his comments in this story.
Need more proof? DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar says Bush is not following public sentiment on Iraq.
WCCO reality checks progress in Iraq.
The Washington Post has a story on exonerations changing how the prosecutions build a case. DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar is mentioned.
DFL Rep. Keith Ellison introduces his first bill and it targets credit cart interest rates.
He is also scheduled to speak at Macalaster this week.
Vikings owners Zygi Wilf makes a pitch to DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar.
The late Paul Wellstone's son lobbies for mental health parity. GOP Rep. Jim Ramstad, DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar and are mentioned.
Deals are reported on majority of Minot train derailment cases.
DFL Rep. Betty McCollum was the sole dissenter on a bill that would increase federal awarded to small businesses.
A House panel reviews crop insurance. DFL Rep. Collin Peterson is mentioned.
Folks also lobby him for the implementation of the Country of Origin Labeling.
2008
Robert Novak says GOP Sen. Norm Coleman is boosted by a possible Al Frnaken candidacy.
But The Fix says it's not a perfect situation for Democrats but a good one.
Betty McCollum backs Ciresi
Posted at 5:21 PM on May 3, 2007
by Tom Scheck
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DFL Rep. Betty McCollum is backing Mike Ciresi for Senate. In a letter, McCollum writes:
"Your experience, professional record of accomplishment and proven commitment to fight for justice is needed more than ever in Washington to heal the damage done to our democracy by the White House."
A press release says McCollum and Ciresi will make their first campaign appearance together at the Cinco de Mayo parade in St. Paul. Ciresi and Al Franken are seeking the DFL endorsement for U.S. Senate. GOP Sen. Norm Coleman is running for reelection.
Obama coming to Minneapolis in June
Posted at 5:39 PM on May 3, 2007
by Tom Scheck
Illinois Senator Barack Obama will be making an appearance in Minneapolis on June 29th. Paul Provost, a local grass roots strategist for Obama, says Obama will be speaking at Boom Island in Minneapolis. Time has yet to be announced. I'm told tickets will be $25 for general admission and $10 for students and seniors. Provost says Sam and Sylvia Kaplan will also be holding a separate fundraiser for Obama.
GOP Presidential candidates are also stopping in...
Posted at 6:05 PM on May 3, 2007
by Tom Scheck
Politics in Minnesota is reporting that several GOP candidates will be making appearances in Minnesota over the next two months. Here's the report:
GOP Presidential WannabesSomewhat surprising is how few Minnesota GOP elected officials, financial gurus, or other big shots have committed so far to specific GOP 2008 Presidential aspirants. Certainly GOP Gov. Tim Pawlenty's national co-chairmanship of Sen. John McCain's (R-AZ) campaign has been high profile. Former GOP Congressman and now D.C. lobbyist Vin Weber has committed to former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. Wheelock Whitney has signed on as Minnesota Finance Chair for former N.Y.C. Mayor Rudy Guiliani.
That's all about to change as the candidates begin rolling into Minnesota to raise money and meet the party opinion leaders. Whitney is set to host a Guiliani fundraiser at his home. GOP phone guru and top-Bush campaign aide Jeff Larson, who has also been a key player in attracting and managing the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, is having an event in mid-May for Romney at the Minneapolis Club. McCain is coming to Minnesota for a fundraiser mid-June.
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