A sign on the State Office Building in St. Paul, Minn., on July 11, 2011, alerts visitors that the state's government shutdown continues. (MPR Photo/Nikki Tundel)
Minnesota shutdown: The national perspective
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At day 13, Minnesota's government shutdown is now the longest in the United States since 2002. How is the stalemate perceived nationwide by leading economists with opposing views on fiscal issues?
Guests
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John Rash: Editorial writer and columnist for The Star Tribune and media analyst for WCCO radio.
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Dean Baker: Co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research.
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Kevin Hassett: Director of Economic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute.
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