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Pawlenty tobacco plan raises questions 

Jump to full article: Minnesota Public Radio (MPR), 2009-01-29
Author: Tim Pugmire, Minnesota Public Radio

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As part of his two-year budget proposal, Gov. Tim Pawlenty wants to borrow about $1 billion through the sale of state bonds. He would then dedicate future revenue from the state's tobacco lawsuit settlement to pay off the debt. The complicated transaction has some legislators scratching their heads and health advocates crying foul.

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