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The Daily Digest: 7-5-07

Posted at 8:38 AM on July 5, 2007 by Tom Scheck
Filed under: Daily Digest

Minnesota's eight Congressional seats lead the digest today. Why? Because it may be seven after the 2010 Census.

Several states will share infectious disease information with Ontario.

AP writes on Minnesota's made in America flag law.

The PUC puts the brakes on fixed, natural gas programs.

Congress

GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann stops in Pakistan during her trip to the Middle East.

GOP Sen. Norm Coleman visits Crookston.

2008

The AP and the Star Tribune have stories on DFL Sen. Candidate Mike Ciresi's worth.

The Hill says Ciresi also had a strong fundraising quarter.

Minnesota's in the Middle says the Independence Party does not have a Senate candidates at this point and the I-P chair isn't sure the I-P will back anyone for U.S. Senate.

Finally

Politico wonders if the Veep picks will come earlier than usual.

The Digest will be off on Friday. We'll return on Monday with a little more political news (we hope!).

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