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State Government Shutdown Looms In Minnesota

by Matt Sepic, Minnesota Public Radio
June 28, 2011

Democratic Governor Mark Dayton wants to raise income taxes on top earners to help fill a $5 billion budget gap. But Republicans who control the legislature oppose any tax hikes. If there's no deal by July 1, agencies will stop operating.

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  • Morning Edition, June 28, 2011
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