[speedgibson] Speed Gibson: Special Session Called

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Posted by Speed Gibson:
Special Session Called
http://speedgibson.powerblogs.com/posts/1189512048.shtml


   My feelings on this remain clear from prior posts. Based on what I
   know, this is a mistake, an unnecessary risk for situations that we
   have adequate reserves to cover until March.
   But - I don't know everything. Maybe there are some financial nuances
   here such that the flood victims or the bridge replacemnt would not
   get our best effort without this Special Session. Maybe there is a way
   for Governor Pawlenty to turn a profit so to speak, crafting a better
   focused, more prudent result now than by waiting for the omnibus
   comprehensive strategic infrastructure investment bill next year.
   The clock starts at 5 pm. The agreed spending target is $150 to $160
   million. I'll wait to comment further for at least 48 hours, by which
   time this one day Special Session should be over.