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The Legislative Advisory Commission will 

 this afternoon to discuss Gov. Pawlenty's unallotment plan.

DFL Sen. Linda Berglin said the governor's move to use Health Care Access Fund money for unallotment 

 looks at who was spared from the budget cuts.

 to Wisconsin's governor telling him that he would examine ending the state's tax reciprocity agreement if Wisconsin doesn't speed up its payments to Minnesota.

 at the megamall.  They can't say what the facility will focus on or when it will be available to the public.  But we're told it will be a "gateway."

 for the future of an ammunition plant.  DFL Rep. Betty McCollum is mentioned.

 that 3M did not cause a loss in property values.

GOP Rep. John Kline is now the top Republican on the House Education and Labor Committee.  

 have stories.  You can also listen to an interview with Kline 

 about the climate change bill.  It comes at a time when the White House begins an energy push.

 also reports that DFL Rep. Collin Peterson blocked President Obama's financial 

 plans to extend the Northstar Commuter Rail Line to St. Cloud.  She answered a few questions (written only).  You can read her written answers 

 in the highway bill.  DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar doesn't.

GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann says she won't 

 the entire census.  Has anyone told her that Minnesota is in a street fight to maintain eight seats in Congress?

 that she's committed to reducing the deficit.

Kline and GOP Rep. Erik Paulsen are also 

 says the public is increasingly concerned about the deficit.

 some benefits, such as visitation or dependent-care rights, to the same-sex partners of gay federal employees.

 says the Supreme Court ruling will come down today but relies on unnamed sources.  For the record Coleman's campaign manager, who is a party to the lawsuit, said he has not been notified of anything regarding the timing of the ruling.

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The Legislative Advisory Commission will meet this afternoon to discuss Gov. Pawlenty’s unallotment plan. DFLers call Pawlenty stubborn on cuts. Critics are taking aim at Pawlenty’s plan. Cities are also dealing with the aid cuts. DFL Sen. Linda Berglin said the governor’s move to use Health Care Access Fund money for unallotment exceeds his authority.…

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