Minnesota's budget and shutdown

The big job ahead

Governor Tim Pawlenty and Minnesota legislative leaders face an historic budget situation. They need to agree on measures that will fix a $5.2 million shortfall for the current and coming bienniums.

Governor Pawlenty and leaders in the House and Senate met with reporters to preview the coming legislative session.

Guests

• Tim Pawlenty: Governor, R-Minnesota
• Margaret Anderson Kelliher: House Speaker, DFL-Minneapolis
• Larry Pogemiller: Senate Majority Leader, DFL-Minneapolis
• Dave Senjem: Senate Minority Leader, R-Rochester
• Mary Siefert: House Minority Leader, R-Marshall

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