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One Love
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Posted 6/17/2011 10:14 AM (GMT -6)

Sen. Hann criticizes archbishop for endorsing "socialist fiction"

Minnesota Public Radio

Sen. David Hann, R-Eden Prairie, is criticizing Saint Paul and Minneapolis Archbishop John Nienstedt for calling on Gov. Mark Dayton and the GOP-controlled Legislature to "not rely on disproportionate cuts in essential services to those living in poverty."

In a letter to Dayton, Nienstedt said "increasing the depth and breadth of poverty is bad fiscal policy and bad economic policy."

Dayton and GOP legislative leaders are at an impasse over the best way to craft a two year budget. Dayton wants to raise income taxes on Minnesota's top earners to erase part of a $5 billion projected budget deficit. Republicans say the deficit can be erased without a tax increase.

In a letter dated June 10, Hann took offense with Nienstedt's letter...

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Both letters are in the article. Let's discuss this.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

One Love
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Posted 6/17/2011 10:19 AM (GMT -6)

I'm gonna tip my hat here. My wife had worked with Catholic Charities for just over 5 years working with exactly the population that Nienstedt is talking about. Even though she now works with another non-profit agency, she still deals with the same situations. These discussions DIRECTLY affect the people she's worked with for years. I've personally seen what both clients and the workers themselves go through with these things. This current stuff DIRECTLY affects her job right now.

So, obviously, that shapes some of my perspective.

Minnesota Nonprofits Prepare For Government Shutdown
Huffington Post

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

Post Edited (One Love) : 6/17/2011 11:28:33 AM (GMT-5)

One Love
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Date Joined Jan 2003
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Posted 6/17/2011 11:19 AM (GMT -6)

More links.

Even with cuts, budget remains generous
by Dennis Schminke, Chairman of the Mower County Republican Party
Austin Daily Herald

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GOP legislators send false letters
by Paul Thissen, DFL House Minority Leader
Albert Lea Tribune

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Editorial: Minnesota parties' budget plans, clarified
StarTribune.com

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

Post Edited (One Love) : 6/17/2011 11:25:26 AM (GMT-5)

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