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• Midday live at the Capitol
  Gary Eichten and MPR's political editor Mike Mulcahy will speak live at the closing day of the legislative session. The Republican led House and Senate will have to reach a budget deal with Governor Mark Dayton or a special session will have to be called.11:00 a.m.
  Guests
  Rep. Kurt Zellers: R-Maple Grove, Speaker of the House.
  Rep. Matt Dean: R-Dellwood, House Majority Leader.
  Sen. Amy Koch: R-Buffalo, Senate Majority Leader.
  Dave Jennings: Former Republican House Speaker (1985-1986). Former commerce commissioner for Gov. Jesse Ventura.
  Rep. Pat Garofalo: R-Farmington
  Rep. Mindy Greiling: DFL-Roseville
  Sen. Dick Cohen: DFL-St. Paul
  Rep. Tony Cornish: R-Good Thunder
  Sen. John Harrington: DFL-St. Paul
  Sen. Julianne Ortman: R-Chanhassen
  Rep. Ann Lenczewski: DFL-Bloomington
  Rep, Tom Rukavina: DFL-Virginia
  Sen. Michelle Fischbach: R-Paynesville
  Rep. Jim Abeler: R-Anoka
  Sen. Linda Berglin: DFL-Minneapolis
  Sen. Warren Limmer: R-Maple Grove
  Sen. Scott Dibble: DFL-Minneapolis
  Sen. Dave Thompson: R-Lakeville
  More from MPR
  No movement on the budget divide as session winds down (05/21/2011)
  House sends same-sex marriage ban to 2012 ballot (05/22/2011)
  GOP leaders 'disappointed' after morning meeting with Dayton (05/21/2011)
  Governor, Legislature headed for collision over the environment (05/20/2011)
  Abortion bills to Dayton, vetoes likely (05/20/2011)
  Bill introduced to help fund stadium with gaming funds (05/20/2011)
• Midday at the Capitol continues
  Midday's second hour continues from the Capitol. Gary Eichten and MPR Political Editor Mike Mulcahy speaks to Governor Mark Dayton and key legislators to find out what legislation can be passed before the end of the session today.12:00 p.m.
  Guests
  Mark Dayton: DFL-Minnesota Governor.
  Dave Jennings: Former Republican House Speaker (1985-1986). Former commerce commissioner for Gov. Jesse Ventura.
  Sen. Tom Bakk: DFL-Cook, Senate Minority Leader.
  Rep. Paul Thissen: DFL-Minneapolis, House Minority Leader.
  Sen. Geoff Michel: R-Edina
  Rep. Alice Hausman: DFL-St. Paul
  Rep. Mike Beard: R-Shakopee
  Rep.Frank Hornstein: DFL-Minneapolis
  Rep, Dean Urdahl: R-Grove City
  Rep. Jean Wagenius: DFL-Minneapolis
  Sen. Doug Magnus: R-Slayton
  Sen. John Marty: DFL-Roseville
  Rep. Mary Kiffmeyer: R-Big Lake
  Rep. Ryan Winkler: DFL-Golden Valley
  Rep. Sarah Anderson: R-Plymouth
  Rep. Paul Marquart: DFL-Dilworth
  Rep. John Kriesel: R-Cottage Grove
  Rep, Rich Murray: R-Albert Lea
  Rep. Kerry Gaultier: DFL-Duluth
  Resources
  Capitol View, MPR's politics blog

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