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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

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  • Capitol groundsAre taxes the answer to the state deficit?
    The size of the state budget deficit and the prospect of even larger deficits without federal help is forcing state legislators to try to think of ways to find more revenue.9:06 a.m.
    Guests
    Rep. Anne Lenczewski (DFL-Bloomington): Chair, Taxes committee in the Minnesota House.
    Sen. Julianne Ortman (R-Chanhassen): Ranking minority member of the Taxes committee in the Minnesota Senate.
    More from MPR
    Pawlenty, DFL legislators make little progress on budget (03/26/2009)
    Resources
    About Anne Lenczewski
    About Julianne Ortman
  • A view of the dining room at Cue restaurantTake-out, cheap eats, and fine dining
    Restaurants respond to a down economy with innovative dishes, weekend specials and even a few new business openings. The Twin Cities top food critics share their picks and favorite new dining strategies.10:06 a.m.
    Guests
    Adam Platt: Senior editor at Mpls.St.Paul magazine and editor of their Foodie File blog.
    Rick Nelson: Food writer for the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
    Resources
    Rick Nelson
    Adam Platt

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