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The Democrats who control the Minnesota
Legislature are giving the public a crack at Republican Gov. Tim
Pawlenty's budget.


      They're holding a series of town hall meetings across the state.


      Pawlenty put his proposal to erase a projected $4.8 billion
deficit on the table last month. He warned last week that the
shortfall could balloon to as much as $7 billion, although some of
that would be offset by federal stimulus aid.


      Democrats have yet to outline their budget fix. They say they
want to hear more from constituents before coming up with a plan.


      The first meetings happen Thursday evening in Mankato,
Rochester, St. Cloud and Willmar, followed by hearings from Albert
Lea to Virginia on Friday. Town hall gatherings are planned in the
Twin Cities starting Feb. 23.

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The Democrats who control the Minnesota
Legislature are giving the public a crack at Republican Gov. Tim
Pawlenty's budget.


Minn. Democrats take GOP gov.'s budget on the road

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