Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Former Gov. Arne Carlson weighs in on budget stalemate
  Former Republican Gov. Arne Carlson shares his experience holding budget and tax negotiations with legislative leaders of the opposite party. What is the best way to proceed, so the GOP legislature and DFL governor can avert a government shutdown by July 1?11:00 a.m.
  Guests
  Arne Carlson: Governor of Minnesota (R-Minn. 1991-1999) State Auditor 1979-1991. State Representative (R-Minneapolis)1971-79. Minneapolis City Council 1965-67.
  More from MPR
  Fear of shutdown grows each day for state workers (06/10/2011)
  Bruininks to present U of M budget, though state aid remains uncertain (06/10/2011)
  Another day with no deal moves Minn. one step closer to shutdown (06/09/2011)
  Vikings working on funding of roadwork at Arden Hills site (06/09/2011)
  MnSCU makes plans to cope with possible government shutdown (06/08/2011)
  Unions launch TV ads to support budget compromise, avoid shutdown (06/09/2011)
  Despite budget woes, many lawmakers collected expense payments (06/08/2011)
  Resources
  About Governor Arne Carlson
  Gov. Arne Carlson's blog
• What happens next in the Arab uprisings?
  The BBC's "World Have Your Say" program broadcasts live from Cairo, Egypt, to reflect on the Arab Uprisings. The program will focus on the international response to the uprisings, and the subsequent changes to the economies of the region.12:00 p.m.
  More from MPR
  The latest from Syria, Yemen and Libya (06/06/2011)
  Obama tells Israel: Go back to 1967 borders (05/19/2011)
  Arab world offers Obama rhetorical tightrope (05/19/2011)
  UN and EU condemning violent crackdown in Syria (04/27/2011)
  Resources
  BBC's World Have Your Say

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