The Daily Digest

The House of Representatives took a historic step last night and passed a sweeping health care overhaul bill. MPR, the New York Times, the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal have stories.

Here's a look at what the bill does.

The votes were definitely locked in after President Obama signed an executive order regarding abortion.

Bart Stupak, who received praise from conservatives for weeks for pushing the antiabortion cause, was called a "baby killer" on the House floor.

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NOW is incensed with Obama.

Obama got success that eluded other presidents.

During an evening speech, Obama said "This is what change looks like."

The health care industry stands to profit from the bill.

Here's reaction from Minnesota's delegation.

But it ain't over yet since the Senate has to pass the reconciliation bill.

Some Democrats who voted for the bill could lose in November.

Conservative commentator David Frum says the GOP gambled and lost on the health bill.

A student loan overhaul bill also passed.

Some health care reform protesters said some nasty things to African American lawmakers at a Saturday rally.

The GOP denounced the slurs.

The odds are slim for President Obama on an immigration overhaul.

Thousands call for immigration reform.

Minnesota's delegation applauds an extension of residency for Liberians.

The IMF warns wealthy nations about their debt.

Under the Dome

The House and Senate will vote on deficit reduction bills today. MPR, the AP and the Pi Press say the process will be in three parts.

Forum Communications has a breakdown of the cut targets.

The federal health bill could help fix GAMC.

The state settled its lawsuit with the I-35W bridge engineering firm.

A committee in the Minnesota Senate voted on a bill that eliminates law enforcement from keeping gang databases.

Public defenders are moonlighting to pay off their debt.

Here are the top spenders at the Minnesota Legislature in 2009.

The attorney general sues firms offering home loan help.

2010 Race for governor

Democrat Tom Bakk drops out of the race for governor. MPR, the Star Tribune, Forum Communications and the Mesabi Daily News have stories.

Bakk says he's not interested in being a running mate for another candidate and won't back another candidate before the convention. Here's my interview with Bakk.

DFL House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher says she may wait on picking a running mate.

The Fix looks at Minnesota's governor's race.

2010 Race for Congress

Several GOP candidates hope they can unseat DFL Rep. Betty McCollum.

GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann gets endorsed.

Pawlenty for Prez Watch

The Wall St. Journal picks up on polling that shows Gov. Pawlenty is less popular in Minnesota.

Gov. Pawlenty spoke last night to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.

He also spoke to the North Dakota GOP. AP and Forum Communications have stories.

Pawlenty has a busy travel week ahead.

Mitt Romney leads a poll of 2012 hopefuls.