Minnesota's budget and shutdown

Crunch time for Minnesota's legislators

The House Speaker and Senate Majority Leader present their plans to address the $4.6 billion deficit and close out the 2009 session. The session must adjourn May 18th, giving legislators less than two weeks to finish up the state's business.

Guests

• Senator Larry Pogemiller: Senate Majority Leader, DFL-Mpls.
• Representative Margaret Anderson Kelliher: Speaker of the Minnesota House, DFL-Mpls.

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