SOS News Digest

January 17, 2008

Montana news

AG's report examines hospitals' charity care
Billings Gazette

State GOP demands apology
Billings Gazette

Dems move annual dinner to Butte
Billings Gazette

Climate report doesn't sway some legislators
Billings Gazette

Governor promotes power line
Billings Gazette

Newcomer running for Baucus' seat
Billings Gazette

Bushman enters U.S. Senate race
Daily Chronicle

Benefis disputes charity care numbers in state report
Great Falls Tribune

Tester vows improved mileage, more services for veterans
Great Falls Tribune

Toole slams PPL on energy tactic
Great Falls Tribune

Hollenbaugh enters race for HD 81
Independent Record

Hospitals respond to AG report
Independent Record

Billings GOP newcomer announces Senate candidacy
Independent Record

Tribe, state reach deal on water rights
Independent Record

Choteau cancels Running speech
Missoulian

Montana maintains growth despite recession threat
Missoulian

Barrasso takes issue with letter to Kempthorne on wolves
Missoulian

Governments form stronger ties
Havre Daily News

Abortion, Tax Initiatives Weighed
Flathead Beacon

Montana's Black Gold
Missoula Independent

NEPA jobs threatened
Missoula Independent

Editorials

Gazette Opinion: Made in Montana: Cleaner, safer fuel
Billings Gazette

Guest Opinion: DOC sets legal, reasonable rules for parolees
Billings Gazette

Classes lower hurdle to run for public office
Missoulian

Gun rules for parks
Montana Standard

etc
Missoula Independent

Money pit – Otter Creek coal unlikely to help schools
Missoula Independent

Federal News

House tailors defense policy bill to Bush's liking
Billings Gazette

House Dems push through mine safety act
Billings Gazette

The Baucus-Crapo Bill, Afterthoughts
Flathead Beacon