The Daily Digest: 9-27-07

Posted at 8:02 AM on September 27, 2007 by Tom Scheck (1 Comments)
Filed under: Daily Digest

Democrats want Molnau out. Governor Pawlenty says no. Showdown in February when a confirmation vote is held. MPR, the Pi Press, the Star Tribune and AP have stories.

Some bridge experts may want to change the bridge terminology. AP has the story.

Flatiron folks say they will focus on safety.

There are two finalists for Health Commissioner. Pawlenty will name the new commish at 11. The Pi Press broke it so they get all the glory. Check back to MPR later this afternoon for some future developments regarding the health department.

WCCO reports on the smoking ban (which starts on October first).

The state is working to reduce fraud.

The northern Minnesota steel plant is drawing some global warming concerns.

GOP Rep. Marty Seifert is mentioned in this story celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Appleton prison.

ECM Publishers says health care and taxes top the business concerns.

Congress

GOP Rep. Jim Ramstad will sit down with Gary Eichten on MPR's Midday Program today at 11 am.

The Senate votes to raise health care reimbursements for mental health treatment for military personnel. GOP Sen. Norm Coleman proposed the amendment to make sure soldiers get access to treatment.

Politico says Democratic leadership is working to woo young voters. DFL Rep. Tim Walz is mentioned.

The House approved a bill that extends the student loan benefit for military personnel. GOP Rep. John Kline sponsored the bill.

A meeting is scheduled on the Clean Water Act. Oberstar is mentioned.

Congress goes after the FAA chief over a safety list. DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar is mentioned.

An Iowa Senator is questioning concerns about payments Medtronic made to spine surgeons.

The judge in the Larry Craig says no quick ruling is likely. MPR, the Pi Press and the Star Tribune have stories.

Craig's attorney said no crime occurred.

2008

The Star Tribune is going to refund $12,000 to Al Franken's campaign. The Star Tribune and the AP have stories.

GOP Sen. Geoff Michel and GOP Sen. Warren Limmer won't run for Congress. The Pi Press and KSTP have stories.

CQ says the field to replace Ramstad is fluid.

Finally

There will be no digest on Friday.

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Comments (1)

I heard yesterday from Bob Collins that one of the reasons why the two losing bids for the new 35W bridge failed was that MnDoT was looking for a concrete rather than a steel bridge. If that wasn't spelled out clearly in the new bridge specs as one of the criteria, it seems to me they have a legitimate beef. Is MPR going to follow up on this? I haven't read or heard a thing about it elsewhere yet.

Posted by David W. | September 27, 2007 8:50 AM

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