Polinaut: May 1, 2009 Archive

The Daily Digest: 5-1-09

Posted at 7:06 AM on May 1, 2009 by Tom Scheck (2 Comments)
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The Minnesota Department of Health continues the flu investigation, one day after the first H1N1(formerly known as swine flu) case is confirmed in Minnesota.

Gov. Pawlenty said the state should expect more cases.

The House and Senate hope to get agreement on four budget bills by end of the weekend.

The House votes to keep the moratorium on nuclear power.

The Senate votes for a bill that would allow domestic partners to file wrongful death suits.

The Minnesota Supreme Court weighs in on the breathalyzer cases. It could jeopardize thousands of DWI cases.

A conservative group rips city golf courses. Sounds like I'll have to personally investigate this issue over the weekend.

The building industry backs the Minnesota stimulus bill.

Legislation backed by Minnesota counties is making slow progress in the Legislature.

2008 Race for U.S. Senate

Republican Norm Coleman is asking the Minnesota Supreme Court to count more votes in his race with Al Franken. MPR, the Star Tribune, AP, the Pi Press and MinnPost have stories.

D.C.

Justice Souter will retire from the Supreme Court.

Vice-President Joe Biden causes a stir when he makes comments over travel during the flu scare.

AP fact-checks President Obama's Wednesday news conference.

A staffer for Obama comes down with flu-like symptoms after visiting Mexico.

DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar voted for the modified-mortgage provision, which failed to pass.

A bill that would crack down on credit card lending practices passes the House. GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann and GOP Rep. John Kline voted against the bill. GOP Rep. Erik Paulsen voted for it.

The DCCC rips both Bachmann and Kline for their vote.

Bachmann and Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank square off over Bachmann's ACORN amendment.

DFL Rep. Betty McCollum seeks a closed door hearing to air workers concerns at the U.S. Capitol.

DFL Rep. Keith Ellison and Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak will hold a forum aimed at reducing youth violence.

DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar said infrastructure projects should produce jobs.

2010

DFL Rep. Keith Ellison helps Matt Entenza with his race for gov.

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Daily Show on Bachmann's comments

Posted at 2:05 PM on May 1, 2009 by Tom Scheck

Comedy Central's The Daily Show picked up on GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann's incorrect comments regarding swine flu and Democratic presidents. It also mocks the dilemma over what to call the swine, H1N1 flu. MPR took a look at that dilemma. Here's the video:

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart	M - Th 11p / 10c
Snoutbreak '09 - What to Call Swine Flu
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MPR's News Cut created this poll yesterday:

For your viewing pleasure...

Posted at 4:42 PM on May 1, 2009 by Tom Scheck

Here's who is on the weekend shows this week:

TPT's Almanac:

Guests will include Health Commissioner Sanne Magnan talking about H1N1... and Minneapolis Schools Superintendent Bill Green discussing the district's proposed restructuring plan.

WCCO's Sunday Morning:

Congressman Keith Ellison on Dinner with President Barack Obama, Arrest of Darfur Protest, Youth Violence Protection Forum and more...

Joel Hoekstra, Minnesota Monthly Editor on the May Feature "Top Doctors for Women"

David Preisler, Executive Director of the Minnesota Pork Growers Association on H1N1 (Swine Flu) Virus

Pam Donato, President of the National Association of Letter Carriers on Stamp Out Hunger Event happening on May 9

Mary Kay Bailey with the Family Housing Fund: City of Minneapolis wants to their neighborhood websites, talking about rebuilding the image of neighborhoods especially after all the foreclosures.

KSTP's At Issue:

Sara Janecek, Cathie Hartnett and Dave Thompson talking about the open Senate seat, possible tax increases, the Governor's low approval rating and... of course... Rep. Michele Bachmann's comments on swine flu.

ABC

THIS WEEK WITH GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS - Topics: Justice David Souters plans to resign at the end of this term, the future of the Supreme Court, how the Obama administration will handle this additional challenge, and who is likely to fill Souter's seat. Guests: Sens. Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., Senate Judiciary Committee chairman; and Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah. Topics: the government's response to the H1N1 "swine flu" virus, the potential economic impact, and the nation's future pandemic preparedness. Guests: Newly confirmed Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius; Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano; and acting CDC Director Richard Besser.

C-SPAN

10 a.m. NEWSMAKERS - Interview with HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan.

CBS

FACE THE NATION WITH BOB SCHIEFFER - Tlopics: Interview with Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania on his switch from the Repub lican to Democratic party; swine flu, with Acting Director Richard Besser of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.

CNN

9 a.m. STATE OF THE UNION WITH JOHN KING - Topics: Supreme court, with Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt.; GOP future, with House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney; swine flu, with Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, HHS Secretary Kahtleen Sebelius, and Acting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Richard Besser. 1 p.m. FAREED ZAKARIA GPS - Topics: Afghanistan, Iraq, foreign policy, with Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

FOX

FOX NEWS SUNDAY - Topic: Swine Flu, where the U.S. stands now, central public health and travel concerns. Guests: Janet Napolitano, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security; Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services; and Dr. Richard Besser, Acting Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Topics: State of the GOP, Senator Specter's switching parties, the U.S. economy and the Administrations budget. Guests: Sens. Dick Durbin, D-IIll., Majority Whip, and John Ensign, R-Nev., Republican Policy Committee Chairman. Additional guest: Christopher Buckley, son of William F. Buckley Jr.

NBC

MEET THE PRESS - Topics: Swine flu, with HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, and Acting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Richard Besser; Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania discussing his switch from the Republican to Democratic party.

Pawlenty sweeps!

Posted at 4:59 PM on May 1, 2009 by Tom Scheck

Gov. Pawlenty did his weekly radio show this morning from the St. Paul Curling Club. After the show, he gave the sport a try. It's the first time Pawlenty (who plays ice-hockey on a regular basis) took to the ice for the game. His radio sidekick and chief spokesman, Brian McClung, is helping Pawlenty sweep up in the photo.