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• Lawmakers discuss education funding
  The House and Senate voted to spend nearly $14 billion on K-12 education for the next two years, essentially holding state funding flat during that time. The chairs of the Senate and House education committees join Midday to discuss the bill.11:00 a.m.
  Guests
  Rep. Mindy Greiling: Chair, House K-12 Education Finance Division. (DFL-Roseville)
  Sen. Leroy Stumpf: Chair, Senate E-12 Education Budget Division.
  More from MPR
  Bills to keep state's lights on go to governor (05/14/2009)
  With new GRAD test done, passing score can now be set (05/07/2009)
  Resources
  About Rep. Mindy Greiling
  About Sen. Leroy Stumpf
• President Obama weighing options for Supreme Court pick
  President Barack Obama is considering at least six contenders to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice David Souter. The list is dominated by women and Hispanics, including judges and leaders from his own administration who have never donned a judicial robe.12:00 p.m.
  Guests
  Suzanna Sherry: Law professor, Vanderbilt University.
  More from MPR
  Obama hopes to replace Justice Souter by October (05/01/2009)
  What's next for the Supreme Court? (05/01/2009)
  Court upholds FCC rules on swearing on live TV (04/28/2009)
  Supreme Court rules FCC can fine broadcasters for indecency (04/28/2009)
  Resources
  About Suzanna Sherry

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