Monday, January 10, 2011
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Governor Dayton's new budget commissioner answers questions
Newly appointed Management and Budget Commissioner Jim Schowalter joins Midday to explain the state budget priorities of the new administration and answer questions about how to erase a 6.2 billion budget deficit.11:00 a.m.GuestsJim Schowalter: Commissioner, Minnesota Management and Budget. Former deputy and assistant commissioner. Former Minnesota state budget director. Former regional economist at HUD and budget officer at the US Office of Management and Budget.More from MPRLegislative Republicans unveil jobs bills in Minn. (01/10/2011)GOP leaders move to trim lawmakers' expense payments (01/07/2011)Dayton exploring chance for federal school grants (01/07/2011)Congress unlikely to extend hand to ailing states (01/06/2011)N.D. governor has surplus to work with (01/04/2011)Resources
Does Ariz. shooting reflect state of political debate?
In the aftermath of the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in Arizona, some Americans are wondering if the gunman might have been influenced by an atmosphere of increasingly angry political rhetoric. Or was this simply a senseless violent act by a disturbed individual? The BBC's World Have Your Say invites listeners from around the world to share their thoughts on this debate.12:00 p.m.More from MPRSheriff says Ariz. rampage suspect not cooperating (01/10/2011)Questions abound after Arizona shooting (01/10/2011)Tucson rampage casts light on toxic political tone (01/08/2011)Resources
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