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Minn. State Workers Angry There's No Budget Deal

by Renee Montagne, NPR
July 7, 2011

Minnesota's government has had been shutdown for nearly a week. There continues to be a standoff over taxes and spending between the Democratic governor and the Republicans who control the state's legislature. Hundreds of laid off state workers rallied at the steps of the state Capitol Wednesday.

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  • Morning Edition, July 7, 2011
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