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In the Know: August 6, 2020

Days to the November Election:  89

DFL Action Center
89 Days OUT – Let’s get to work!
If you’d like to help the DFL Party fight for criminal justice reform, better schools, wages, our environment, and health care, Click here to get more involved!

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2020 Election
Trump Campaign Busted For Deceptively Manipulating Biden Photos In New Ad, Huff Post
Expert Who Claims Perfect Election Prediction Record Makes His 2020 Pick, Huff Post
Republicans fear disaster in November, The Hill

Agriculture
SWEEPING U.S. PESTICIDE REFORM BILL INTRODUCED, BANNING SOME CHEMICAL AGENTS, Successful Farming
Tropical storm damages crops for farmers, WITN
CORONAVIRUS FEARS EASE, BUT MANY FARMERS EXPECT A WORSE YEAR FINANCIALLY, Successful Farming
House committee embraces agriculture as a solution to climate challenges, The Hill

CD1 DFL Candidate Dan Feehan
Feehan, Hagedorn spar over ag policy, Mankato Free Press

Congressional News
Emboldened Pelosi takes hard line as relief talks drag on, Politico
Rep. Rodney Davis diagnosed with Covid days after warning lawmakers about safety, Politico
White House: Friday or bust for virus aid deal, Roll Call
Yates says Obama, Biden didn’t influence Flynn investigation, Politico

DFL Action Center
89 Days OUT – Let’s get to work!
If you’d like to help the DFL Party fight for criminal justice reform, better schools, wages, our environment, and health care, Click here to get more involved!

Donald Trump
Trump’s radical lawsuit against Nevada’s vote-by-mail law, explained, Vox
Republican Military Veterans Turn On Trump In New Attack Ad Airing On Fox News, Huff Post
Deutsche Bank Provided NY Prosecutors With Trump’s Financial Records, Talking Points Memo

Economy
How Hotel Chains Got a Slice of Government Aid for Small Businesses, ProPublica
Wall Street’s Newest Way to Part Investors From Their Money, The American Prospect
The next wave to hit Main Street, Axios

Education
Special education students are not just falling behind — they’re losing key skills, parents say, Washington Post
Chicago public schools will start the school year all virtual, CNN

Environment
Hurricane, Fire, Covid-19: Disasters Expose the Hard Reality of Climate Change, New York Times
Why Sprawl Could Be The Next Big Climate Change Battle, NPR
EPA expands reopening for D.C. employees this week, but unions say moves are ‘reckless’, Federal News Network
Explorer’s mission to photograph a century of climate change in Patagonia, CNN

Governor Tim Walz
Minnesota businesses to receive federal support to help rebuild after civil unrest, KAAL
Federal grant for Southwest light rail edging closer to approval, Minneapolis/St.Paul Business Journal
Minnesota’s cultural malls will benefit from $2.5 million state grant, Star Tribune

Health Care
Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Yes to flu shots, no to Sturgis?, MPR
State urges parents to keep up with childhood immunizations during COVID-19, WCCO

Immigration
The cost of applying for U.S. citizenship is dramatically increasing, USA Today
Court upholds ‘public charge’ ruling keeping Trump administration from denying legal status to immigrants, ABC News

Minnesota News
St. Louis County adding COVID-19 cases faster than any other county in Minnesota, Star Tribune
Mayo’s plasma program shows first signs of COVID-19 benefit, Star Tribune
St. Paul school board approves remote learning plan, Star Tribune
Red Lake Nation to distribute economic impact payments, Bemidji Pioneer
With plenty of gloves & sanitizer, county officials ready for next week’s election, SouthernMinn

Representative Collin Peterson (CD7)
PETERSON WORKING TO MAKE SURE HEROES ACT AG PROVISIONS MAKE IT IN FINAL BILL, Brownfield Ag News

Representative Ilhan Omar (CD5)
Endorsement counterpoint: The times we’re in call for courage. Ilhan Omar has it., Star Tribune
Omar and rival dig in for final stretch, KARE 11

Republicans
Why Republicans are dragging their feet on more stimulus, Vox
Sally Yates blows up Republican conspiracies and falsehoods, Washington Post

Senator Amy Klobuchar
Klobuchar, Smith Announce Crop Insurance Deadline Extensions, KYMN Northfield
Senate Democrat launches inquiry into Postal Service delays, Washington Post

Senator Tina Smith
Klobuchar, Smith Announce Crop Insurance Deadline Extensions, KYMN Northfield
In Farmfest forum, voters get a first look at the Tina Smith-Jason Lewis Senate contest, MinnPost
Smith Introduces Marijuana Reform Bill, KDAL

U.S. News
The Federal Government Gives Native Students an Inadequate Education, and Gets Away With It, ProPublica
Government health experts warn U.S. cities of ‘trouble ahead’, Reuters
Police say man spat on child in restaurant and said ‘you now have coronavirus’, The Hill
After a Year of Investigation, the Border Patrol Has Little to Say About Agents’ Misogynistic and Racist Facebook Group, ProPublica
How Native Tribes Started Winning at the Supreme Court, Mother Jones

Voter Protection
If you or someone you know has trouble registering to vote or casting a ballot, we encourage you to reach out to the DFL’s new Voter Protection Hotline at 833-DFL-VOTE (833-335-8683).

World News
Macron promises to help mobilise aid for Lebanon after massive blast, Reuters
Lebanon was already in crisis. Then came the Beirut explosion., Vox
Children rapidly deported from the United States strain Guatemalan shelters, Reuters

Upcoming DFL Events

With the COVID-19 situation, we suggest you check with the hosting organization to see if meetings, etc. are being held.

  • Today through August 5, 5:00 PM — Window to apply for CD3 Nominees to become State Executive Directors and State Central Committee Members. Apply here.
  • Today through August 10 — Primary Election Early Voting Window, more information here.
  • Today through August 11 — Window for Candidates to Register with State for City Offices with No Primaries to Register
  • August 5
    • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for meeting specifics
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meetings, contact them for specifics.
  • August 6, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Central Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics.
  • August 8
    • 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM — CD3 DFL Coordinated Campaign Virtual Phone Bank, more information and RSVP here.
    • 1:00 to 3:00 PM — CD3 DFL Coordinated Campaign Virtual Phone Bank, more information and RSVP here.
    • 4:00 to 6:00 PM — CD3 DFL Coordinated Campaign Virtual Phone Bank, more information and RSVP here.
  • August 9
    • 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM — CD3 DFL Coordinated Campaign Virtual Phone Bank, more information and RSVP here.
    • 1:00 to 1:00 PM — CD3 DFL Coordinated Campaign Virtual Phone Bank, more information and RSVP here.
    • 4:00 to 6:00 PM — CD3 DFL Coordinated Campaign Virtual Phone Bank, more information and RSVP here.
    • 5:00 to 6:00 PM — Biden National Virtual Volunteer Call with Special Guests, more information and RSVP here.
  • August 10
    • 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM — CD3 DFL Coordinated Campaign Virtual Phone Bank, more information and RSVP here.
    • 1:00 to 1:00 PM — CD3 DFL Coordinated Campaign Virtual Phone Bank, more information and RSVP here.
    • 4:00 to 6:00 PM — CD3 DFL Coordinated Campaign Virtual Phone Bank, more information and RSVP here.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics.
  • August 11
    • 9:00 to 11:00 AM — CD3 DFL Coordinated Campaign Virtual Phone Bank, more information and RSVP here.
    • 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM — CD3 DFL Coordinated Campaign Virtual Phone Bank, more information and RSVP here.
    • 1:00 to 3:00 PM — CD3 DFL Coordinated Campaign Virtual Phone Bank, more information and RSVP here.
    • 3:00 to 5:00 PM — CD3 DFL Coordinated Campaign Virtual Phone Bank, more information and RSVP here.
  • August 13
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics.
  • August 17
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — Anoka County DFL Meeting, contact them for specifics.
    • 8:00 to 10:00 PM — DNC Convention — A United America, watch online here.
  • August 18
    • 4:00 to 6:00 PM — DNC Convention:  Veterans and Military Families Virtual Council Meeting, more information and RSVP here.
    • 8:00 to 10:00 PM — DNC Convention — Steady Leadership, watch online here.
  • August 19
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, tentative virtual meeting, specifics decided at July meeting
    • 8:00 to 10:00 PM — DNC Convention — A Future for All, watch online here.
  • August 20, 8:00 to 10:00 PM —DNC Convention — A New American Promise. watch online here.
  • August 29 — DFL State Central Virtual Meeting, this will be a full agenda meeting, more information as it becomes available
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