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Capitol View: August 10, 2009 Archive

Daily Digest

Posted at 6:49 AM on August 10, 2009 by Tim Pugmire (1 Comments)
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Minnesota

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar stopped in Minnesota to promote the use of federal stimulus money on environmental projects.

State lawmakers get an update this week on the implementation of a hospital infection reporting law.

The state's updated list of struggling schools comes out tonight.

Homeless people are speaking out against health care cuts.

St. Peter's mayor is taking on the added role of defending state aid to cities.


DC

Constituents are asking Congressman Tim Walz to hold a town hall meeting on health care reform.

Congressman James Oberstar likes New Hampshire's approach to federal stimulus projects.

Sen. Al Franken is still adjusting to his new job.


2010

Politico says some Democrats view Congresswoman Michele Bachmann as their number one enemy.

State Sen. Mike Jungbauer, R-East Bethel, officially launched his campaign for governor.

State Rep. Marty Seifert, R-Marshall, might stand out at the state fair.

State Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Delano, is running for governor as a political outsider.


2012

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has an ad hoc political organization.

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Bachmann to speak at Colorado conference

Posted at 11:08 AM on August 10, 2009 by Tim Pugmire (2 Comments)

Congreswoman Michele Bachmann is scheduled speak at the Steamboat Institute's Inaugural Freedom Conference Aug. 29, in Steamboat Springs, Colo.

A news release issued today by the organization quoted Jennifer Schubert-Akin, the chair of the Steamboat Institute.

"We are delighted that Congresswoman Bachmann will join us to share her insights on current legislative trends, including health care reform," Schubert-Akin said. "As we gather in beautiful Steamboat Springs to discuss the issues facing our nation, it will be invaluable to have a fresh perspective from the Legislative Branch."

There was also a quote from Bachmann.

"It is an honor to be a part of the inaugural event for The Steamboat Institute," Bachmann said. "It's my hope that the discussions at the Freedom Conference will help to inspire us all to work towards reducing both wasteful government spending and the federal tax burden on Americans."

Other speakers include Congressman Mike Pence of Indiana, Grover Norquist and Michael Reagan.

The Steamboat Institute describes itself as an educational organization guided by the principles of limited government, lower taxes, free markets, strong national defense and individual rights and responsibilities.

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