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Scott Walker: “We owe nearly $60 million to the state of Minnesota because…”

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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker: 'We're Broke' (1 of 2)

Published February 18, 2011 | Video Starts at 06:51

We have a gap when it comes to the corrections system, we have a gap when it comes to the public defender. In addition, We owe nearly $60 million to the state of Minnesota because of a failed payment from the previous governor for tax reciprocity. We have bill collectors waiting for us to collect bills, and it's time we step up and take care of the bills that we owe. And the fact that the bills will be forthcoming. (06:51–06:59)

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Asserts that Wisconsin owes nearly $60 million to Minnesota due to a failed tax reciprocity payment.

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