Almanac at the Capitol - May 13, 2009
There has been a flurry of activity at the Capitol - bill signings, vetoes, private meetings between the governor and lawmakers and rallies about taxes. With end of session right around the corner, Senate leaders join us live for a preview of the final days and the House photographer shares some of his favorite shots.
Segments
Headlines (05/13/09)
A capsule of the week's news.
Senate Leaders (05/13/09)
Senate leaders Larry Pogemiller and Dave Senjem join us live with a preview of the session's final days...and nights.
Found Footage - Paul Wellstone (05/13/09)
Paul Wellstone cut his political teeth working the rural power line issue in the late 1970s. In 1981 Carleton College professor Wellstone appeared on Channel 2 to talk about energy issues and what he called "the first battle in America's energy war." Note the professor's happening hair style
House Photographer's Favorite Shots (05/13/09)
The House's Chief Photgrapher Tom Olmsheid sits down with Mary to show her some of his favorite photos from this year.