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The Daily Digest: 4-14-08

Posted at 8:04 AM on April 14, 2008 by Tom Scheck (1 Comments)
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Reports say a merger announcement between Delta and NWA could come on Tuesday. I reported earlier that NWA hired a ton of lobbyists. It looks like they'll now be going to work.

I'm sure Gov. Pawlenty will talk about this during an afternoon news conference. That event will focus on helping homeowners facing foreclosure.

He does this at a time when a poll says more people are avoiding home purchases.

MPR says courts are feeling the budget pinch.

Met Council Chair Peter Bell tells Lori Sturdevant that the governor didn't consult with him before he vetoed the Central Corridor Light Rail Line.

The Star Tribune asks whether Minnesota's wildcat law too lame? A show of hands from those who knew there was a wildcat law? Great picture of the big cat.

Statewide school testing starts today.

Attorney General Lori Swanson was on Dateline NBC.

Minnesota may tighten vehicle emissions.

Congress

DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar continues to oppose the NWA merger.

DFL Rep. Keith Ellison visits Cincinnati.

GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann's efforts regarding the light bulb are mentioned in this op-ed by the president of the Heritage Foundation.

The Farm Bill reaches a deadline. DFL Rep. Collin Peterson is mentioned.

The Senate also counters a House proposal on the Farm Bill. Peterson is mentioned.

2008 Race for Senate

50% of the delegates at the Mower County DFL Convention have pledged support for Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer, 20% to Al Franken and 30% are undecided.

Pawlenty for VP Watch

Gannett has a profile of former White House Budget Director and former Ohio Congressman Rob Portman, who is mentioned as a possible VP pick for McCain.

2008 RNC Convention

A major civic festival will be announced today. It will coincide with the RNC.

Comments (1)

One interesting aspect to the Mower County vote (which went 50% to Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer, but only 20% to Franken) is the myth that peace and sustainability college professor JNP could never get any votes outside the metro. Mower County is actually in line with quite a few county unit conventions from greater Minnesota. They like Jack. They like him on the issues, and they like his style.

Posted by Charley | April 15, 2008 9:31 PM

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