Polinaut: December 7, 2007 Archive

The Daily Digest: 12-7-07

Posted at 8:25 AM on December 7, 2007 by Tom Scheck (2 Comments)
Filed under: Daily Digest

It's the anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack. Gov. Pawlenty declares a remembrance day in Minnesota.

Forum Communications also has a wonderful story on some of the survivors who are, well, still surviving.

There is new information on the cancer related to asbestos that occurred in northern Minnesota.

Here's the MDH release.

County Commissioners across Minnesota say they must raise property taxes because the state hasn't provided enough aid.

The Minnesota Supreme Court rules that a Day Care is not a charity.

State troopers get AEDs with the help of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Tribe. AP, Shakopee News and the Pi Press have stories.

The Senate GOP wants out of No Child Left Behind. Gov. Pawlenty says no.

MinnPost says the projected budget deficit puts Pawlenty's park plan at risk.

Former Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson has picked up another client as a lobbyist.

Subprime Mortgage Meltdown

The Pi Press says many homeowners will not be able to get help under President Bush's plan to freeze the rate.

The Star Tribune wonders if the plan will buy enough time for some homeowners.

The Attorney General files a lawsuit against two mortgage companies.

Congress

Senators reach a tentative deal on the Farm Bill. GOP Sen. Norm Coleman voted to end cloture.

DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar wants the federal government to cover any cleanup costs related to the vapors in St. Louis Park.

Klobuchar will speak in Moorhead on Saturday.

The Duluth News Tribune says the global warming bill would provide billions for conservation and wildlife projects. Klobuchar is mentioned.

DFL Rep. Tim Walz backs a plan that boosts renewable fuels and mileage standards. GOP Rep. John Kline votes against it.

Oberstar voted for it too.

The Star Tribune says DFL Rep. Keith Ellison's Muslim roots may help U.S.-Iran relations.

Ellison also has an op-ed in Roll Call regarding the economic crisis.

GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann introduces legislation that would allow for school choice for foster children.

The U.S.Attorney's Office posted record cases under Rachel Paulose.

Eric Black does an interview with Coleman on Paulose.

2008

Former U.S. Senator Dean Barley says he's toying with the idea of running for the U.S. Senate or possibly the 3rd Congressional District.

Fox News finally opens Norm Coleman's e-mail on the new web ad.

Ron Paul opens an office in Minnesota.

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Will wind power blow these guys into DC?

Posted at 3:30 PM on December 7, 2007 by Tom Scheck

So Gov. Pawlenty and New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson are joining together to form a wind power coalition. They are urging their fellow governors to increase collaboration among states, spend more on wind research and seek recommendations on federal and regional policies.

The blog is interested in wind power. But it's more interested in politics. Those who run in political circles know that both Richardson and Pawlenty have been mentioned for that one spot. You know, this one.

We try to stay out of the talk over who's qualified, ready and willing to take that spot. But this news release made us wonder a bit about motivation.

As you know, Richardson is running for President and says he's focused on the top slot. Pawlenty says he's happy being governor.

We're not saying but we're just sayin'.

Maybe it's the Chuck Norris factor

Posted at 5:30 PM on December 7, 2007 by Tom Scheck (2 Comments)

Newsweek has a new poll which shows former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee with a commanding lead over the other GOP candidates. The magazine says Huckabee now leads former Massachusetts Gov. Romney by a two-to-one margin, 39 percent to 17 percent, among likely GOP caucus-goers. Those Chuck Norris ads must really be working!

The mag's poll says Illinois Sen. Barack Obama "has gained some ground, moving to within a point of Hillary Clinton among all Democratic voters (29 percent vs. 30 percent), with John Edwards in third place at 21 percent."

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