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Former Governor Arne Carlson, R-Minnesota. (MPR Photo/Curtis Gilbert)
Budget double trouble
Broadcast: Midday, 12/03/2008, 11:00 a.m.
State government leaders are facing a budget double-whammy.
Spending cuts may have to come sooner than expected because of a shortfall in the current two-year state budget, in addition to an expected multi-billion dollar deficit for the next biennium.
Former governor Arne Carlson discusses the situation and possible fixes.
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Arne Carlson: Former Minnesota governor
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