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DFL state lawmakers are ready to take their first bite out of a nearly $1 billion budget deficit.  The Minnesota House and Senate are expected to vote today on a bill that would reduce state spending by about $314 million.  MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minnesota Public Radio News reporter Tim Pugmire, who's tracking all the action at the Capitol.

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DFL state lawmakers are ready to take their first bite out of a nearly $1 billion budget deficit.  The Minnesota House and Senate are expected to vote today on a bill that would reduce state spending by about $314 million.

DFL deficit plans come to the fore

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