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Budget Impasse Shuts Down Minn. State Government
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- Tom Scheck, Minnesota Public Radio political reporter
The Minnesota state government is shut down today after the state's GOP and its Democratic governor failed to reach agreement over a budget impasse. The state faces a 5 billion dollar shortfall over the next two years. Governor Dayton's final offer included a tax increase on those making more than $1 million a year. Republican leaders rejected the offer, saying it still leaves the state with unsustainable budgets.
- Minn. Public Radio: Government halts, finger-pointing starts
This segment aired on July 1, 2011.