Minnesota's budget and shutdown

Three plans to balance the state budget; will any of them work?

Key lawmakers of both parties debate the merits of the new tax and spending proposals from Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty, the Senate DFL and the House DFL.

Guests

• Kurt Zellers: State Representative, R-Maple Grove, and key Republican on the Tax Committee.
• Tony Sertich: Minnesota House Majority Leader, DFL-Chisholm.

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