The big job ahead

Gov. Pawlenty
Gov. Tim Pawlenty and legislative leaders are facing a projected $5.2 billion budget shortfall.
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Governor Tim Pawlenty and Minnesota legislative leaders face an historic budget situation. They need to agree on measures that will fix a $5.2 million shortfall for the current and coming bienniums.

Governor Pawlenty and leaders in the House and Senate met with reporters to preview the coming legislative session.