The Daily Digest: 12-7-07
It's the anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack. Gov. Pawlenty declares a remembrance day in Minnesota.
Forum Communications also has a wonderful story on some of the survivors who are, well, still surviving.
There is new information on the cancer related to asbestos that occurred in northern Minnesota.
Here's the MDH release.
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County Commissioners across Minnesota say they must raise property taxes because the state hasn't provided enough aid.
The Minnesota Supreme Court rules that a Day Care is not a charity.
State troopers get AEDs with the help of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Tribe. AP, Shakopee News and the Pi Press have stories.
The Senate GOP wants out of No Child Left Behind. Gov. Pawlenty says no.
MinnPost says the projected budget deficit puts Pawlenty's park plan at risk.
Former Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson has picked up another client as a lobbyist.
Subprime Mortgage Meltdown
The Pi Press says many homeowners will not be able to get help under President Bush's plan to freeze the rate.
The Star Tribune wonders if the plan will buy enough time for some homeowners.
The Attorney General files a lawsuit against two mortgage companies.
Congress
Senators reach a tentative deal on the Farm Bill. GOP Sen. Norm Coleman voted to end cloture.
DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar wants the federal government to cover any cleanup costs related to the vapors in St. Louis Park.
Klobuchar will speak in Moorhead on Saturday.
The Duluth News Tribune says the global warming bill would provide billions for conservation and wildlife projects. Klobuchar is mentioned.
DFL Rep. Tim Walz backs a plan that boosts renewable fuels and mileage standards. GOP Rep. John Kline votes against it.
Oberstar voted for it too.
The Star Tribune says DFL Rep. Keith Ellison's Muslim roots may help U.S.-Iran relations.
Ellison also has an op-ed in Roll Call regarding the economic crisis.
GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann introduces legislation that would allow for school choice for foster children.
The U.S.Attorney's Office posted record cases under Rachel Paulose.
Eric Black does an interview with Coleman on Paulose.
2008
Former U.S. Senator Dean Barley says he's toying with the idea of running for the U.S. Senate or possibly the 3rd Congressional District.
Fox News finally opens Norm Coleman's e-mail on the new web ad.
Ron Paul opens an office in Minnesota.