Daily Political Wire

George Wenschhof

Senate Leaders Agree on Funding Extension - yesterday, after Senate Majority Leader Harry reid (D-Nev.) and Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) reached an agreement, the Senate voted 79-12 on a compromise to keep federal funding going through November 18. The House is expected vote and pass it. The Washington Post has more here.

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Cities Face Fifth Straight Year of Declining Revenue - in a report from the National League of Cities, the news continues to be bad for local government which depends heavily on property taxes for revenue. Declining property value has led to five straight years of less revenues for cities causing employyee layoffs and delays of infrastructure projects. The NY Times has more here.

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Facebook To Form Political Action Committee - the PAC will back candidates who share their interests in promoting innovation in the economy. TheHill.com has more here.

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Key States Candidate Filing Deadlines Near - for a Republican presidential candidate to get on the Florida primary ballot, the filing deadline is the end of October. Florida will be one of the swing states in the 2012 election so a Republican candidate will want to participate in their primary. Another pivotal state, South Carolina has a filing deadline of November 1. If, Sarah Palin or New Jersey Governor Chris Cristie are going to enter the contest, they will need to do so soon. TPM.com has more here.

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Redistricting Causing Democrats to Battle - Republican controlled state legislatures are causing headaches for some Democratic candidates. Changing demographics have rural areas being added to urban areas, creating situations where Democrats will face Democrats for representation of a district. RollCall.com has more here.

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Truce Talks Underway in Battle For Sirte - the Libyan National Transition council continues to battle several towns loyal to Gaddafi with truce talks from one Gaddafi loyal tribe underway in the town of Sirte. Reuters.com has more here.

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