The Daily Digest: 10-5-07
Posted at 9:00 AM on October 5, 2007
by Tom Scheck
Filed under: Daily Digest
MnDOT has financial problems. The news came as two committees focused on the I-35W bridge and Wakota Bridge projects. MPR, the AP and the Star Tribune have stories.
One committee also threatened subpoenas for documents regarding the Wakota. The Wakota has seen plenty of delays and may see more as the bridge gets more expensive.
MnDOT is putting together a list of unspecified projects that could get whacked if the $195 million is not authorized. The Pi Press and Forum Communications have stories.
The Pi Press and AP say lawyers representing bridge victims sue MnDOT.
State Government
Three new judges have been appointed to the MN Court of Appeals to reduce the backlog.
The Marshall Independent says GOP House Minority Leader Marty Seifert is praised for backing an infant hearing test plan.
The governor also urged an upgrade of America's perception of Africa. He made the comments at the Pan African Trade Summit.
Congress
A judge says Larry Craig is still guilty but Craig promises to serve out his term.
His stance poses a dilemma for GOP colleagues like GOP Sen. Norm Coleman.
Coleman immediately denounced Craig's decision.
Coleman will talk health care next Wednesday in Rochester.
Coleman and a whole bunch of Minnesota's Congressional delegation back a bill that would exempt foreign hotel and resort workers from a cap on visas.
The Army secretary promises a quick review of the education benefits for Minnesota National Guard soldiers. GOP Rep. John Kline is mentioned.
DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar is also working to fix the problem.
DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar will talk about the transportation system on Monday.
2008
Al Franken raises more than Norm Coleman in the third quarter but Coleman has more cash on hand.
AP says Coleman took money from an Alaska based oil company that's under investigation. $6,000 to be exact.
The Hill says Democrats want to make Minnesota the Massachusetts of the Midwest.
The paper makes the comments after Iraq war vet Steve Sarvi decides to run against GOP Rep. John Kline.
It's official, Bob Hill is out of the race for the 6th.
MDE says Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek will not run for Congress.
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