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Tom Scheck

Verdict on 1st budget meeting: Not so hot…

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Gov. Pawlenty and DFL legislative leaders met behind closed doors today to talk about the budget. It didn't go so well. Here's the reaction from DFL Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller and DFL House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher:

Here's Gov. Pawlenty's reaction to the meeting: