The Daily Digest
Posted at 6:31 AM on December 11, 2009
by Tom Scheck
Filed under: Daily Digest
Some of the DFL candidates for governor are unhappy with the DFL Party over a fundraising flap that includes DFL House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher, who is also running for governor.
Kelliher received legal clearance by the DFL to direct donors to help pay for her use of the DFL voter database. The DFL now says the move is illegal id and refunded the money to contributors supporting Kelliher. Some of the candidates say the initial move shows the DFL Party is giving Kelliher preferential treatment. That's something DFL Party Chair Brian Melendez called "a cheap shot." MPR and the Pi Press have stories.
Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner shrugs off Kelliher's endorsement by Emily's List.
Under the Dome
DFLers release a plan to keep funding GAMC. Gov. Pawlenty said he has concerns about the financing of the plan. MPR, MinnPost, AP, the Pi Press, Forum Communications and the Star Tribune have stories.
The Chief Justice of Minnesota's Supreme Court is calling for more funding for the courts.
The U of M and MnSCU plan tuition hikes that could grow even larger if state budget cuts are made.
DFL Rep. Alice Hausman is concerned that negotiations could delay Central Corridor until 2014.
MnDOT officials say Northstar commuter rail is off to a good start.
Some candidates are lining up to run for GOP Sen. Dick Day's soon to be vacant senate seat.
WCCO examines Minnesota's now obscure sex laws. He pegged it to the issues surrounding Tiger Woods.
Pawlenty for Prez Watch
A poll shows President Obama beating Gov. Pawlenty in a head to head match up. 64 percent of those polled don't have an opinion on Pawlenty.
Gov. Pawlenty held a conference call with reporters on Thursday to discuss his trade mission to South America. He hopes researchers in the U.S. and in South America can combine efforts on ethanol. Pawlenty said he also views Brazil as both a friend and a competitor.
Congress
President Obama defends two U.S. wars as he accepts the Nobel Peace Prize. Here's his speech.
Public Policy Polling says it's not just Obama who has falling poll numbers. People don't like politicians in general.
The House GOP will try to force a vote today to end TARP funding.
The amendment will come during debate over a bill that tackles the overhaul of the financial services industry. DFL Rep. Collin Peterson is mentioned.
The bill includes sweeping new regulations on over-the-counter derivatives.
DFL Rep. Keith Ellison also wrote an op-ed promoting the bill that would overhaul the financial services industry.
DFL Sen. Al Franken is optimistic on about progress on health reform.
MPR says racial health disparities are a concern as the health bill moves forward.
Some lawmakers are moving to block the mining of prescription data.
Unions also pressure Democrats on the health insurance tax.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is also reportedly softening her position on the public option.
Nebraska's Senator wants to sell war bonds to pay for the cost of the wars. DFL Rep. Betty McCollum is mentioned.
The Duluth News Tribune says DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar also backs the PolyMet mining proposal.
A Senate panel approved Klobuchar's proposal to recycle e-waste.
Federal funding would upgrade some sheriff's radios. Klobuchar is mentioned.
DFL Rep. Keith Ellison wants to know about the "civilian surge" in Afghanistan.
The Hotline says GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann ranks high in their survey of congressional and political insiders that they "would like to mute."
Bachmann also urged GOP activists on a conference call to continue fighting health care.
Bachmann also took part in an event protesting the terror trial in NYC.
The House approved spending bills that dedicate millions to Minnesota projects. DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar is mentioned.
2010 Race for Congress
Forum Communications throws some cold water on the NRCC's hopes that DFL Rep. Collin Peterson will retire.
Finally
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