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• Dick Cheney, Tim Pawlenty, and the future of the Republican party
  Tim Pawlenty's decision not to run for a third term as Minnesota governor is fueling speculation about his national ambitions. Could he be the man to step into the leadership void at the top of the Republican Party?9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Chris Georgacas: President and CEO of the public affairs firm Goff & Howard and former chair of the state Republican party.
  Dan Schnur: Director of the Jesse Unruh Institute of Politics at the University of Southern California. He was the national director of communications for the McCain campaign in 2000, and also served on the presidential campaigns of Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush.
  More from MPR
  What's next for Tim Pawlenty? (06/03/2009)
  Pawlenty faces obstacles in possible presidential run (06/03/2009)
  Pawlenty won't seek third term; mum about 2012 (06/02/2009)
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  About Chris Georgacas
  About Dan Schnur
• What brought down Air France flight 447?
  As the search for the wreckage of Air France flight 447 continues, Midmorning talks with a pilot about the possible causes of the crash.9:45 a.m.
  Guests
  Patrick Smith: Airline pilot and author of the "Ask the Pilot" column for Salon.com.
  More from MPR
  Plane debris found in path missing jet took (06/02/2009)
  Missing French jet hit thunderstorms over Atlantic (06/01/2009)
  Resources
  Ask the Pilot
• All in the family
  The recession has forced some unplanned reunions between parents and adult children -- who need to live together again for economic reasons. Personal finance consultant Ruth Hayden offers some advice on how to make those arrangements work.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Ruth Hayden: Personal finance consultant.
  Resources
  Ruth Hayden's Web site

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