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• Minnesota leaders on the struggle over taxes
  Governor Pawlenty says through a spokesman that he will veto the latest tax bill sent to him by the Legislature. The governor will make cuts on his own. Two legislators on either side of the aisle talk about the continuing revenue gap and the best ways to close it.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Sen. Julianne Ortman: (R-Chanhassen), ranking minority member of the Minnesota Senate Taxes committee.
  Rep. Diane Loeffler: (DFL-Minneapolis), assisant majority leader, member of the House Taxes commitee and a conferee on the 2009 Omnibus Tax bill.
  More from MPR
  Cut in aid to outstate cities may result in higher property tax (05/16/2009)
  Pawlenty to use line veto power to balance budget (05/15/2009)
  Pawlenty vetoes tax bill (05/08/2009)
  Resources
  About Sen. Julianne Ortman
  About Rep. Diane Loeffler
• A national shift in opinion about abortion
  President Barack Obama spoke directly to the abortion issue during the commencement speech he delivered Sunday at the University of Notre Dame. It comes at a time when polls suggest that more people are comfortable describing their position as pro-life.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Alan Abramowitz: Professor of political science at Emory University.
  Cynthia Gorney: Professor of journalism at the University of California-Berkeley. She's the author of "Articles of Faith: A Frontline History of the Abortion Wars."
  Sarah Stoesz: President and CEO of Planned Parenthood, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota.
  Daniel McConchie: Vice president of government affairs, Americans United for Life.
  Resources
  President Obama's remarks at Notre Dame
  Gallup Poll
  Pew Center Poll
  About Alan Abramowitz
  About Cynthia Gorney
  About Daniel McConchie
  Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

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