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Some people see only problems in the state's budget impasse. But others, like Morning Edition commentator Peter Smith, look at the situation and see a big opportunity.

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Some people see only problems in the state's budget impasse. But others, like Morning Edition commentator Peter Smith, look at the situation and see a big opportunity.


Gov. Tim Pawlenty is weighing what to cut in the state's budget.   He and the legislature were not able to agree on a way to balance the budget.  Some people see only problems in the state's budget impasse.  But others look at the situation and see a big opportunity. Put commentator Peter Smith in the opportunity column.

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