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Behind the scenes of state budget talks
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On May 20, Gov. Pawlenty sought to break the deadlock over the state budget by proposing a "health impact fee," a 75-cents-per-pack increase on cigarettes. The political wisdom of such a move was debated behind the scenes before he made the proposal. (MPR file photo)

On May 20, Gov. Pawlenty sought to break the deadlock over the state budget by proposing a "health impact fee," a 75-cents-per-pack increase on cigarettes. The political wisdom of such a move was debated behind the scenes before he made the proposal.

(MPR file photo)
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