Kline defends Republicans over shutdown
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Of all the members of Minnesota's Congressional Delegation, Republican Rep. John Kline is closest to the House leadership. He is a committee chairman and a ten year veteran of budget battles in Congress. He represents Minnesota's second congressional district.
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with him about the partial federal government shutdown that's entered its second day.
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