In the Know: December 5, 2018

Bush, George HW
A nation’s farewell for George H.W. Bush, MPR

Climate Change
Tackling climate change could save millions of lives, report says, CNN
Trump’s disbelief won’t stop dangerous climate change, The Guardian

Economy
Asia shares sink after Wall Street sell-off, Star Tribune
‘Tariff Man’ Trump’s China Tweets and Investors’ Recession Fears, Push Dow Down 800 Points, Fortune
An Inverted Yield Curve: Should We Be Worried?, Beat the Press

#GOPPowerGrab
The GOP’s 2018 Autopsy: Democracy Is Our Enemy, NY Mag
North Carolina election fraud investigation centers on GOP operative with criminal history, Star Tribune
Wisconsin lawmakers OK weakening governor, attorney general, Star Tribune
Democrats weigh options in potentially tainted NC congressional race, MPR

Minnesota News
Sheriff Rich Stanek irked lame-duck county commissioner cutting budget, Star Tribune

Mueller Investigation
Mueller recommends no prison for Flynn, citing cooperation, MPR

News of the World
It was the worst day of Theresa May’s political career, until next week, The Independent
French government reconsiders wealth tax as protests intensify, The Guardian
Khashoggi murder: UN human rights chief demands international inquiry as Turkey tells Saudi Arabia to extradite all suspects for arrest, The Independent
Nepal: first came the earthquake, then came the debt, The Guardian

Peterson, Rep. Collin
Rep. Collin Peterson Optimistic About The Farm Bill, CBS Minnesota
Safety net mostly intact in new farm bill, Rep. Peterson says, Bemidji Pioneer

Tariffs
No deal on car tariffs as White House backpedals, Volvo threatens to move jobs overseas, CNBC
Fact checking Trump: No, ‘Tariff Man,’ China doesn’t foot the bill — Americans do, NBC News

Trump
Maryland, DC plan flurry of subpoenas in emoluments lawsuit, The Hill
Trump administration approves seismic blasting for oil in Atlantic despite fears for marine life, The Independent

Upcoming DFL Events

• Today through 10 — Chanukah
• December 5
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee meeting, Ridgedale Hennepin County Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Room 172, Minnetonka, MN
• December 7
  • Pearl Harbor Day
  • 12:00 to 1:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
  • 5:30 to 7:30 PM — SD50 DFL Party, David Fong’s Restaurant, 9329 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420
• December 8
  • 8:30 AM — Registration opens for the DFL State Central Committee meeting at the Mankato West Senior High School, 1351 S Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN 56011
  • 10:30 AM — Community Caucuses and Outreach Organizations and Keeping Your Activists Involved training sessions prior to the DFL State Central Committee Meeting, Mankato West Senior High School, 1351 S Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN 56011
  • 12:00 PM — DFL State Central Committee Meeting will be gaveled to order at the above location
• December 9
  • 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club meeting, more information as it becomes available
• December 10
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55435
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
• December 11
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD34 DFL Executive Committee Meeting, location TBD
• December 12
  • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420. 6:30 to 7:00 social time.  Meeting convenes at 7:00 PM.
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD45 DFL Central Committee Meeting, City of Crystal, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
• December 13
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345.
• December 14
  • 12:00 to 1:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
• December 17
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL meeting, Brooklyn Park Public Library, 6500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN
• December 19
  • 6:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Holiday Celebration, Nelson Residence, 15440 Boulder Pointe Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55347. Bring an appetizer, dessert or beverage to share (no red wine, please). We’ll be honoring all our DFL candidates, their families and campaign members.
• December 21
  • 12:00 to 1:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
• December 24 — Christmas Eve
• December 25 — Christmas
• December 26 through January 1
• December 28
  • 12:00 to 1:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
• December 31 — New Year’s Eve
• January 1 — New Year’s Day
• January 2
  • SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, location TBD
• January 3
  • First Day of Minnesota Legislative Session
  • First Day of U.S. Congressional Session
• January 4
  • 12:00 to 1:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
• January 5
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD 33 DFL Central Committee Meeting. more information as it becomes available
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — NOTE CHANGED DATE SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Executive Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
• January 9
  • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Room C102, Bloomington, MN 55420
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD45 DFL Central Committee Meeting, City of Crystal, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
• January 10
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
• January 11
  • 12:00 to 1:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
• January 13
  • 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club Meeting, more info as it becomes available
• January 14
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chamber, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
• January 16
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345.