Morning Newsdome: Minnesota shuts down. Try holding CRTL + ALT + DEL July 01 2011
A daily news round-up of all that’s important from around the world
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>> The Obama administration has moved up the date of the debt ceiling decision from August 2 to July 22 in order for legislation to pass both chambers of Congress in time. I’m sure this made-up deadline has nothing to do with putting pressure on Republicans. (the New York Times)
>> Minnesota shut down last night due to a stalemate over the budget. Thousands of workers now face layoffs, road construction is at a standstill, but hey, former governor and presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty thinks it’s great! (CBS News)
>> Former IMF leader Dominique Strauss-Kahn will reportedly be released from his bail conditions today after his accuser’s credibility is being questioned. Knowing the French, they’ll pretend this incident never happened but are still talking about Monica Lewinsky. (CBS News)
>> The 9/11 memorial, set to open in September, still needs another $3 million for significant portions of the project like a visitor check-in. How will people buy snow globes from the gift shop? Think of the people! (NY Post)
>> And finally: While Glenn Beck fades into an oblivion of crazy, Stephen Colbert will be creating his own Super PAC. The FEC ruled that the “Colbert Report” host can fund his Super PAC with unlimited contributions, air TV and radio ads for certain candidates and report spending on ad campaigns. Jon Stewart is so jealz right now. (NY Mag, Atlantic)