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Over at the Daily Glean, David Brauer asks a very good question:
KSTP investigative reporter Bob McNaney discovers 36 incidents of duplicate info on state-issued ID cards in a single town, Worthington. The cards have the same name, address and date of birth — but different photos. Why doesn't the state cross-check such info before issuing?
The same problems are rampant at the Federal level. Identity theft of Social Security numbers is out of control and the government acts powerless to fix it.
Under the title: What Should I Not Report to the Fraud Hotline
Identity Theft The use of your Social Security number by someone else to obtain credit, loans, telephone accounts, or other goods and services should be reported to the Federal Trade . . .
Seems like we have found the reason for Governor Pawlenty's disagreeable negotiating stances...we can blame Mary Pawlenty?
But seriously..
The buzz in the Washington gossip circuit has been including Pawlenty items. Here, in the Shenanigans blog at Politico, speculation about the extra curricular activity (ummm, not talking about on the home front now) surrounding Pawlenty's Wednesday appearance at the national press club is heavy.
Anne Schroeder Mullins noted that Gov. Charlie Crist of Florida was sought out by Tim Russert.....will Pawlenty get a similar gig? I can't imagine a trip to the Beltway without some high power lunch with the big press boys.
You have to wonder how much time Pawlenty will devote to the wine and cheese crowd compared to any urgency on the budget.
After all the negotiations that have been going on at the Capitol, are we just headed for another round of vetos?
It looks that way.
The Governor and DFL leaders exchanged letters to end the weekend and they sound more like ultimatums rather than late stage talking points.
I have difficulty understanding what the Governor's priorities are. He will seem conciliatory at times, then when agreement seems within reach, he will move the markers.
You have to wonder how much of the Governor's actions are being dictated by the lure of a national stage. The Washington Post's Chris Cillizza ranked Pawlenty as the top possibility for a McCain VP slot. That is meaningless speculation, but it keeps fueling this spotlight pressure that Pawlenty seems drawn to.
So now you're a delegate to the State Convention! What the heck happens there? mnpACT! can show you all the details at one of our upcoming training sessions:
2:00 pm - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 30: Shakopee Library, Shakopee, MN
Sunday, April 6: Heritage Library, Lakeville, MN
Sunday, April 20: Burnhaven Library, Burnsville, MN
