The Daily Digest: 7-12-07
GOP Sen. Norm Coleman and the war in Iraq lead the digest today. AP has an interesting look at how the table has turned on him regarding Iraq. Coleman and his staff have said little to the Minnesota based press corps. We'll learn more today during his weekly conference call.
The Star Tribune says Coleman voted for a moderate troop proposal but opposes the biggie being offered Democrats.
He may, however, vote for a bill that follows the Iraq Study Group recommendations.
The Hill says GOP unity is at risk despite defeating the Democratic bills.
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MPR says Republicans aren't the only ones taking heat on Iraq. Some rank and file Democrats are unhappy with the Democrats in control of Congress.
A bogus group gets a nuclear license. Coleman is mentioned in stories here, here and here.
CQ looks at Coleman's voting record.
Senators introduce pool safety legislation. DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar and GOP Rep. Jim Ramstad are mentioned.
Klobuchar also tours a sustainable building.
GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann votes against a bill that would increase Pell Grants.
An op-ed says passage of the Farm Bill (authored by DFL Rep. Collin Peterson) may show House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's effectiveness.
Legislature and State Government
The 3M cleanup is much larger than originally thought.
The Pi Press says state lawmakers and others are working to design a better, more cost effective health care system. Maybe they said "We can rebuild you... We have the technology. Better, stronger, faster."
What tv show does that line come from? One attaboy/attagirl to the first person who guesses correctly.
A cutting edge cotton harvester rolls off the line in Benson. Gov. Pawlenty is there for the event.
Politico writes about Al Franken's strong fundraising.
Rochester gets both political conventions in 2008. MNGOP moves caucuses. AP and the Star Tribune have stories.
It's now officially official! DFLer Jim Cohen is running for the U.S. Senate. The Star Tribune and Pi Press have stories.
Good news/Bad News for John McCain. The good news is that Stu Rothenberg says past fundraising peformances (good or bad) don't always guarantee future success. The bad news is that this blog says his campaign is in debt.
Other
GOP Rep. Mark Olson takes the stand today. His wife, Heidi, took the stand yesterday. KARE-11, the Star Tribune and the St. Cloud Times have stories.
Finally
Is she still a Queen if she takes off her crown? Annie Leibovitz has guts.