Capitol View®

Pawlenty on rescue package

Gov. Pawlenty met with President-elect Obama this morning in Philadelphia. He was part of a bipartisan group of governors that met with Obama. Pawlenty had a conference call with Minnesota's press corps just a few minutes ago. Even with a deficit looming, Gov. Pawlenty said on the call that a federal bailout for states may not be worth it if "too many strings are attached." He said government help could become a missed opportunity for needed spending reform.

Pawlenty also sat down with FoxBusiness. Here's that interview:

Dear reader,

Your voice matters. And we want to hear it.

Will you help shape the future of Minnesota Public Radio by taking our short Listener Survey?

It only takes a few minutes, and your input helps us serve you better—whether it’s news, culture, or the conversations that matter most to Minnesotans.

Volume Button
Volume
Now Listening To Livestream
MPR News logo
On Air
MPR News