In the Know: July 11, 2019

2020 Census
Trump expected to announce executive action on census, CNN
Will Trump administration defy the Supreme Court?, CNN

Big Business
With Wall Street’s Secret Shackles Gone, Dimon Prowls for Deals, Bloomberg
A gas company took over their land. Then this family fought back., CBS News

Congress
White House pushes Congress to strike deal as Treasury could run out of cash faster, WaPo
Senators warn Trump admin not to bypass Congress again on arms sales, NBC News

Environment
The climate change policy with the most potential is the most neglected, Vox

GOP
Colin Kaepernick’s skin appears darkened in Republican campaign fundraiser ad, Yahoo
Democratic lawmaker criticizes GOP’s Kaepernick ad, The Hill
Rep. Pat Garofalo claims women’s soccer team’s lower pay isn’t ‘sexism,’ it’s ‘math’, City Pages
Mitch McConnell: Obama and I are ‘both descendants of slaveholders’, CNN
GOP frets over nightmare scenario for Senate primaries, The Hill

Governor Tim Walz
In Little Falls Governor Walz touts child care spending, seeks solutions to shortage, St. Cloud Times
Walz to tour flood damage in southeastern Minn., KSTP

Health Care
So you want to overturn Obamacare. Here’s what would change, New York Times
Commentary: What will Republicans do if they win Obamacare suit?, Minnesota Lawyer
White House withdraws controversial rule to eliminate drug rebates, The Hill

Immigration
Drugmakers Boost Prices Up to 909%, Defying Political Pressure, Bloomberg
Asylum seekers at our southern border face egregious human rights violations daily, MinnPost
The US begins returning asylum seekers to one of Mexico’s most dangerous states, Washington Post
ICE to begin nationwide immigration raids Sunday, CNN

Labor News
Why Young Workers Are Embracing Labor Unions, Rewire
Union Membership boosts political knowledge, CBS News
Mark Janus Wants His Union Dues Back, The American Prospect

Minnesota News
Great Lakes water levels continue surge; two set records, Star Tribune
Taxpayers helped fund ‘Tonight Show’ Super Bowl broadcast from Minnesota, MPR
How much would recreational marijuana be worth to Minnesota?, Minnpost
City will pay $25,000 to keep gas from being shut off to 5 buildings owned by embattled landlords, Star Tribune
Minnesota Supreme Court rules on rights for those suspected of DWIs, Bring Me The News
Once-threatened peregrines flying high across Minnesota, MPR

News of the World
US wants military coalition to safeguard waters off Iran, Yemen, NY Times
Saudi Arabia invited global press freedom group to the kingdom after Khashoggi killing, Washington Post
Germany steps-up monitoring of “extreme right” Identitarian Movement, CBS News
Scientists claim they’ve found the oldest human remains outside of Africa, Vox
Britain’s new $3.8 billion aircraft carrier just sprang a leak, CNN

Representative Ilhan Omar (CD5)
Rep. Ilhan Omar calls Tucker Carlson a ‘racist fool’ after he describes her as a threat to the U.S., Star Tribune

Trump Trade Wars
These Companies Wanted Tariffs. How Are They Faring Now?, NY Times
A giant manufacturer just gave a glimpse into this earnings season as it tanks on tariff costs, CNBC

Trump White House
Trump labor secretary who cut Epstein deal plans to slash funds for sex trafficking victims, The Guardian
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta has no good answer for cushy Jeffrey Epstein plea deal, Vox

U.S. News
Women’s World Cup champions celebrate with New York parade, CNN
U.S. oil producers shut offshore output as storm forms in Gulf of Mexico, Reuters
Pro-KKK editor out at Alabama newspaper, Star Tribune
The War to Empower Rural White Voters Is Bigger Than Trump, The New Republic
Women more likely to be injured in front-end car crashes, study finds, Minnpost
Broken promises: Teachers sue U.S. over student loans that weren’t forgiven, MPR
NASA’s new mission, Dragonfly, will explore Saturn’s moon Titan, CNN

Upcoming DFL Events

  • July 11, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • July 13, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Mayer Rising, 413 Bluejay Ave, Mayer, MN 55360
  • July 14, 12:00 to 4:00 PM — DFL Senior Caucus Picnic, Brookview Park, 7741 Harold Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55427. Guest Speaker:  Majority Leader Ryan Winkler. Picnic supplied by Senior Caucus Board Members, bu feel free to bring a dish to share and your own beverage. For more information or to RSVP, email rogergehrke@yahoo.com.
  • July 15, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — UPDATED:  SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Suite 21, 7001 Cahill Rd, Edina, MN
  • July 14, 1:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club Meeting, contact them for more specifics.
  • July 20, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — SD47 DFL Marching in the Watertown Rails to Trails Parade
  • July 21, 12:00 to 3:00 PM – SD49 DFL Picnic, Shelter 1, West Bush Lake Park, 9140 E  Bush Lake Rd, Bloomington, MN 55438
  • July 25, 4:00 to 8:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Glad Days, 107 John Ave N, Cologne, MN 55322
  • July 26
    • 4:00 to 8:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Glad Days, 107 John Ave N, Cologne, MN 55322
    • 5:00 to 8:00 PM — SD47 DFL at River City Days, City Square Park, 300 N Chestnut St, Chaska, MN 55381
    • 6:00 to 8:00 PM — 2019 Minnesota DFL Women’s Leadership Event with Special Guest U.S. Sne. Kirsten Sinema, 1908 Girard Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403. More information and tickets here.
  • July 27
    • 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Glad Days, 107 John Ave N, Cologne, MN 55322
    • 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM — SD47 DFL at River City Days, City Square Park, 300 N Chestnut Street, Chaska, MN 55318
  • July 28, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM — SD47 DFL Marching in the Chaska River City Days Parade
  • July 30, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — DNC Presidential Debate airing on CNN. Live stream on CNN.com and the CNN app for iOS and Android, as well as via the CNNgo apps for Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, Chromecast and Android TV.
  • July 31, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — DNC Presidential Debate airing on CNN. Live stream on CNN.com and the CNN app for iOS and Android, as well as via the CNNgo apps for Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, Chromecast and Android TV.
  • August 3, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Volksfest, Victoria, MN
  • August 6
    • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee meeting, visit their Facebook pagefor specifics, locations change from month to month.
    • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Mississippi Room, Brooklyn Park Public Library.
  • August 7
    • 12:00 to 10 PM — SD47 DFL at the Carver County Fair, 501 W 3rd St, Waconia, MN 55387
    • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
  • August 8
    • 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM — SD47 DFL at the Caver County Fair, 501 W 3rd St, Waconia, MN 55387.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • August 9, 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM — SD47 DFL at the Caver County Fair, 501 W 3rd St, Waconia, MN 55387.
  • August 10, 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM — SD47 DFL at the Caver County Fair, 501 W 3rd St, Waconia, MN 55387.