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The recount was supposed to end today but an envelope containing 130 missing ballots is missing in Minneapolis.  The Secretary of State's office says they're going to keep the count open in that precinct while elections officials search for the ballots.  

 says Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and NRSC Chair John Ensign (both from Nevada) are getting into it over the recount.

 points out that former DSCC Chair (and New York Senator) Chuck Schumer could play a big factor in the recount.  Schumer will become chair of the Senate Rules Committee which could determine the recount issue.

Gov. Pawlenty and DFL legislative leaders have breakfast this morning to discuss the state budget.

Minnesota's is facing a $5.28 billion deficit ($426 million in this budget cycle and 4.8 Billion in the next two year budget cycle).  Gov. Pawlenty says he opposes any tax increases to erase the deficit.  He called it a wonderful chance to restructure state government.

DFLers in control of the Legislature say the Pawlenty Administration failed on job creation and argue for a new direction (Will the Senate say Bye-bye Dan McElroy who has not been confirmed?).  Pawlenty and lawmakers warn of huge spending cuts.  

 in state spending and notified the Legislature that he may cut spending on his own to balance the budget in the current budget cycle.

 dig deeper into the numbers and find that job losses are a reason for the shortfall.

 says cities are preparing for looming cuts.

Minnesota's unemployment benefits have been 

Secretary of State Mark Ritchie will ask the Legislature to 

Democratic leaders in Congress want President-elect Obama to 

 Obama's citizenship is headed to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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The recount was supposed to end today but an envelope containing 130 missing ballots is missing in Minneapolis. The Secretary of State’s office says they’re going to keep the count open in that precinct while elections officials search for the ballots. MPR, Forum Communications, AP, the Pi Press, the Star Tribune and MinnPost have stories.…

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