Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Gov. Pawlenty discusses the budget forecast
Gov. Tim Pawlenty holds a news conference this morning to answer questions about the new revenue forecast and projected budget deficit of $4.5 billion. We have live coverage, plus analysis of the new numbers from two political observers.11:00 a.m.GuestsTim Pawlenty: Governor of Minnesota.Phil Krinkie: President, Taxpayers League of Minnesota. Longtime GOP State Representative and Chair of the House Taxes Committee.Dane Smith: President, Growth and Justice. Longtime chief state Capitol reporter for the Star Tribune newspaper.More from MPRLegislators eye fix for red ink (03/03/2009)Cities with the biggest rainy day funds (03/02/2009)How Minnesota should deal with the budget deficit (02/27/2009)Resources
Obama's inheritance
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Sanger discusses the biggest challenges facing President Barack Obama.12:00 p.m.More from MPRObama's budget: huge ambitions, huge obstacles (02/28/2009)Obama: U.S. combat in Iraq to end in 18 months (02/27/2009)Economy continues to struggle (02/25/2009)Obama OKs 17,000 more Afghanistan troops (02/17/2009)America Abroad: Fighting militants (02/04/2009)Resources
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