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Dayton Seeks Wednesday Breakthrough As Shutdown Looms

The Associated Press — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:55:55 +0000

Governor Mark Dayton says Wednesday is the day for "final breakthroughs" in budget negotiations with Republican legislative leaders, with a government shutdown two days away. The Democratic governor and lawmakers wrapped up talks on health and welfare programs Tuesday afternoon with a plan to continue negotiating on Wednesday.

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Another Day, No Deal At Capitol To Avert Shutdown

Lee Voss — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:22:31 +0000

Governor Mark Dayton and Republican legislative leaders met briefly but did not reach a budget deal with a government shutdown now only four days away. Dayton, House Speaker Kurt Zellers and Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch met privately for less than an hour Monday. Afterward the three appeared before the press together and say they're still hopeful of a deal that could head off a July 1 shutdown.

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Republican Leaders Renew Demand For Special Session

The Associated Press — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:54:46 +0000

Republican legislative leaders are renewing their demand that Gov. Mark Dayton call a special session to pass budget bills that would prevent - or at least soften the pain of - a government shutdown in four days.

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Dayton, GOP Meet For Second Day Of Budget Talks

The Associated Press — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 13:03:58 +0000

Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican legislative leaders will spend a summer Saturday behind closed doors trying to head off a state government shutdown that would hit in less than a week if they can't agree on a budget.

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