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Capitol View®
Tom Scheck

The Daily Digest: 2-27-09

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Minnesota's jobless rate has hit 7.6%.

The Star Tribune says Minnesota's jobless rate is now as bad as the nation's rate.

Under the Dome

Supporters of aid to local governments begin a major push today to keep their funding at current levels. The group is holding a large news conference later this morning.

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak enters the budget fray.

A bill is introduced to help the state's printing industry.

Many states are considering tax hikes and spending cuts.

D.C.

President Obama released his budget plan yesterday.

The plan could cost Minnesota farmers.

Obama proposes $475 million for Great Lakes restoration.

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak says he was surprised when Obama mentioned Mineapolis in his speech to Congress.

The National Journal released its rankings on votes. DFL Rep. Betty McCollum has the most liberal voting record in the U.S. House.

The Hormel Institute could land some federal money. DFL Rep. Tim Walz is mentioned.

GOP Rep. Erik Paulsen explains why he voted against the stimulus bill.

DFL Rep. Keith Ellison questions the Capitol Hill screening of a film that some argue is anti-Islamic.

GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann reportedly told RNC Chair Michael Steele that "You be da man!"

MinnPost takes a look at what the stimulus package offers farmers. DFL Rep. Collin Peterson is mentioned.

2008 Race for U.S. Senate

Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says Norm Coleman should concede.

Coleman, however, may be signaling support for a do-over election.

The judges order the opening of 1,500 rejected absentee ballots. MPR and Forum Communications have stories.

The judges also allow the testimony of a Coleman witness. The Pi Press and the Star Tribune have stories.

The Pi Press says some fishy looking ballots should not be taken at face value.

Finally

Good-bye Bill Holm.