Midday

Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Key lawmakers discuss the budget forecast
Minnesota's new budget forecast comes out Wednesday, and it's anticipated to show a $1 billion surplus. Some of the lawmakers who hold the purse strings discuss their plans for that money.11:06 a.m.
Guests
Dick Cohen: Minnesota Senate Finance Committee chair, DFL-St. Paul.
Ann Lenczewski: Minnesota House Taxes Committee chair, DFL-Bloomington.
Marty Seifert: Minnesota House minority leader, R-Marshall.
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