The Daily Digest
The new head of the Minneapolis fed paints a gloomy economic picture in the near future.
Democrats see hypocrisy in Gov. Pawlenty's budget fix since he's using federal money but rips federal spending. MPR, the Star Tribune, WCCO, AP and Forum Communications have stories.
Arts supporters see an end-run in governor's budget plan.
Counties are also upset over the cuts.
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Minneapolis is also planning to redo the budget in light of Gov. Pawlenty's budget plan.
The Minnesota Chamber asks a federal district court judge to clarify how corporations can participate in Minnesota elections now that the U.S. Supreme court cleared the way for businesses to participate.
The Legislative Auditor says public defenders are overworked.
The Minnesota Senate passes a tax break for Haiti donations.
DFL Rep. John Lesch returns to Minnesota from basic training.
Minnesota union members will rally at the Capitol today.
State Auditor Rebecca Otto says in an op-ed that the state's budget mess is pushing up property taxes.
Congress
MPR looks at how Minnesota has fared under the stimulus.
President Obama touts a nuclear loan guarantee as just a start.
52% of those polled by CNN say Obama should not be reelected.
An audit found that the U.S. Census wasted millions.
Big donors call for stricter campaign finance laws.
MPR looks at plans that call on delivering health insurance across state lines.
The Red Bulls will get their overtime pay by March 19th. GOP Rep. John Kline is mentioned.
DFL Sen. Al Franken will hold a rally for health care.
DFL Rep. Keith Ellison says he thinks they will use reconciliation to pass the health care overhaul bill.
DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar promotes small business on a tour of Winona.
Franken was also in southern Minnesota stressing job creation.
Franken is also pushing the White House to extend the immigration status for Liberians living in the U.S.
The National Commander of the American Legion visited Mankato. DFL Rep. Tim Walz is mentioned.
DFL Rep. Betty McCollum will attend a workshop that aims to prevent foreclosure.
GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann appeared on Fox's Hannity.
DFL Rep. Collin Peterson warns that farmers need to be ready for changes to the federal farm support program.
He also said work on the Farm Bill will start earlier than usual.
DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar is mentioned in this Wall St. Journal story on the fight to keep the Asian Carp out of the Great Lakes.
2010 Race for Governor
GOP Sen. David Hann drops his bid for governor. He isn't endorsing any of the other candidates at this time.
Six of the DFL candidates for governor participated in a forum last night at Augsburg College.
Democrat Mark Dayton campaigned in Austin.
Democrat Paul Thissen hired some of Steve Kelley's staffers.
2010 Race for Congress
DFL Rep. Tim Walz gets another GOP challenger.
Pawlenty for Prez Watch
The Hill says Pawlenty plans to hold a late night fundraiser during his trip to Washington D.C. He'll be in D.C. to speak to CPAC on Friday morning and will attend NGA meetings through Tuesday morning.