Press of time starts to squeeze negotiators
The clock kept ticking as leaders kept talking at the Capitol, trying to get a deal on the deficit and other issues.
National Politics: In Congress
House rejects bill funding Iraq, Afghanistan wars
President Bush's Iraq war funding request collapsed in the House Thursday as anti-war Democrats and Republicans unhappy about added domestic funding combined to kill — for now — $163 billion to support U.S. troops overseas.
National Politics: President
Analysis: Gay marriage back as campaign issue
A California Supreme Court decision clearing the way for gay marriages in the state injects an element of uncertainty into a presidential race in which the Iraq war and the sputtering economy have largely overshadowed social issues.
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Candidate Profile
Hillary Rodham Clinton
The former First Lady sought to transmit the aura of the inevitable Democratic nominee, but fell behind Barack Obama in the party delegate count. She suffered a long primary and caucus losing streak to him but righted herself with victories in Ohio, Texas and Pennsylvania. Calling herself the most famous person no one really knows, she remains a highly polarizing figure. During her tenure in the Senate, she has cultivated an image as a well-versed policy wonk.
State Politics
School emloyee insurance bill sent to Pawlenty
For the second straight year, the Legislature has sent Gov. Tim Pawlenty a bill that would create a statewide health insurance pool for public school employees.
National Politics: Conventions
Protesters say RNC route is problematic, time frame is unfair
Police say they've struck a difficult balance, but marchers say they want to be seen in prime time.
School emloyee insurance bill sent to Pawlenty
For the second straight year, the Legislature has sent Gov. Tim Pawlenty a bill that would create a statewide health insurance pool for public school employees.
U.S. SENATE RACE
Franken hires Mankato native as campaign manager
Stephanie Schriock helped defeat a GOP incumbent in Montana two years ago.
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Coming up
Thursday, May 15- 6 p.m.: Former Gov. Jesse Ventura signs copies of his latest book, “Don’t Start the Revolution Without Me!”, in the rotunda at the Mall of America, Bloomington. Wristbands for the autograph line will be distributed starting at 3 p.m.
- 7 p.m.: Former Gov. Jesse Ventura and his wife, Terry, will sign Ventura’s new book, “Don’t Start the Revolution Without Me!”, at Barnes & Noble, 8040 Wedgewood Lane, Maple Grove.
- 10 a.m.: DFL Seventh Congressional District Convention, Arrowhead Resort, Alexandria.
- 10 a.m.: DFL Minneapolis City Convention, Edison High School, 700 22nd Ave. NE., Minneapolis.
- GOP State Convention. Mayo Civic Center, Rochester.
- DFL State Convention. Mayo Civic Center, Rochester.
- Democratic National Convention, Pepsi Center, Denver.
- In conjunction with the Republican National Convention, the Minneapolis St. Paul 2008 Host Committee will present CivicFest, featuring dozens of exhibits on Minnesota and American history and politics — including a half-scale replica of the Oval Office — at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and free for those under age 8. More information: www.civicfest.org.
- Republican National Convention, Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul.
Campaign finance information
| Candidate | relative total | Total raised | |
| Obama |
|
$240,175,070 | |
| Clinton |
|
$194,793,407 | |
| McCain |
|
$81,858,086 | |
| $516,826,563 | |||