“It’s not an option. It’s a duty.”
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Governor Pawlenty announced today that he will move forward with his plans to balance the budget on his own. He talked with reporters today - just one day after the 2009 legislative session ended. Pawlenty and DFLers in control of the Legislature could not reach agreement on a two year budget. Pawlenty said he will not call lawmakers back and and will cut spending on his own through a process known as unallotment. Here are his remarks
Pawlenty said it was his "duty" to unallot spending but some don't see it that way. As MPR's Tim Pugmire reports, DFL Representative Ryan Winkler said schools, cities and other groups facing unallotment may be able to successfully sue in court.
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