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proposal for a special legislative session

 is gaining traction this week. Dayton wants legislative action to extend unemployment benefits for hundreds of idled steelworkers in northeastern Minnesota.  

 but House Republicans have not yet agreed. 

For Iron Range towns, a bad economy gets worse

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with DFL Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk of Cook about a possible special session.

Bakk says even more bad news is on the way. Another plant is closing.

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Dayton wants legislative action to extend unemployment benefits for hundreds of idled steelworkers in northeastern Minnesota.

Gov. Mark Dayton's proposal for a special legislative session is gaining traction this week. Dayton wants legislative action to extend unemployment benefits for hundreds of idled steelworkers in northeastern Minnesota.  He has the backing of Senate Democrats but House Republicans have not yet agreed. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with DFL Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk of Cook, Minnesota about a possible special session.

Bakk on why he supports a special session for steelworkers

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