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The Daily Digest: 6-8-07
Posted at 9:47 AM on June 8, 2007
by Tom Scheck
Filed under: Daily Digest
Minnesota is preparing for tomorrow's dedication of the World War 2 memorial.
The Digest moves from the memorial to how a new law will change ultimate fighting in Minnesota.
MPR also has a story on a study looking for a link between taconite and mesothelioma.
The state's labor chief is leaving for the private sector.
Minnesota will now license physical therapy assistants.
Truckers who want to reduce emissions will get a benefit.
Gov. Pawlenty reviews the session with KIMT and the Rochester Post Bulletin.
Several metro DFL Senators canoe the Mississippi to learn about the Bemidji area.
GOP Rep. Mark Olson's trial date is rescheduled again.
Congress
The Senate defeated the immigration bill.
Religion and politics mix at a global warming hearing. DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar is mentioned.
Klobuchar also supports a cap on rural wireless subsidies.
Klobuchar also spoke on Iraq and oil subsidies to the Princeton Union-Eagle.
No passport needed to travel north or south of the border?
The House Ethics Committee voted to expand its investigation into William Jefferson. GOP Rep. John Kline and DFL Rep. Keith Ellison are mentioned.
Minnesota Liberians are pushing to stay in the U.S. Ellison is mentioned.
Lawmakers are looking for dollars in the Farm Bill. DFL Rep. Collin Peterson is mentioned.
Peterson is also talking program payment limits and is looking for concensus on Country of Origin Labeling.
The FAA reauthorization bill could reignite a fight between the FAA and controllers.
2008
CQ writes on Bob Olson.
The Hotline has an interesting post on the trends of the hook and bullet vote.
2008 RNC
The Star Tribune says a massive war protest could end up on the GOP's doorstep.
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