The Daily Digest
World leaders converge on New York City to talk climate change.
He says unemployment will persist for another year.
The Senate Finance Chair alters the health bill.
The House may extend unemployment benefits.
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GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann continues to put pressure on ACORN. She wants the White House to cut ACORN cash.
The Justice Department launches an investigation into ACORN.
Bachmann also flacked for a conservative web site run by Fox News.
The FCC proposes net neutrality rules.
Mayo spent $120,000 in the first six months this year to lobby Congress for the Southern Rail Corridor
Under the Dome
State lawmakers will hold a hearing today on how the Department of Public Safety will return cash and property seized by the Metro Gang Strike Force.
Attorney General Lori Swanson, a Democrat, will announce a lawsuit against debt aid companies this morning.
Gov. Pawlenty will introduce "Gold Star" families license plates today.
The Star Tribune says more Minnesota jobless could see their benefits run out.
A survey shows disparities in health coverage for Minnesota kids.
The U.S. Census says more Twin Cities residents are staying put amidst struggling income and home sales.
A school in Lakeville loses a quarter of its students to a "flu-like" sickness.
Minnesota gets stimulus money to help with energy costs.
The U of M seeks more participants in the Iron Range health study.
Metro Transit gets $1 million for new buses.
2010
President Obama will hold a fundraiser for the Democratic Governor's Association.
Vice-President Joe Biden says if the GOP does well it will be a step back for Obama.
Former U.S. Senate Mark Dayton said he hopes voters consider his record.
Pawlenty for Prez Watch
Pawlenty downplays the straw poll results.
Other
Rasmussen releases a poll on Pawlenty, DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar, DFL Sen. Al Franken and health care.
Finally
The funniest protest signs of 2009.