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Carlson Says Pawlenty Should Consider Tax Hikes

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May 14, 2009 4:21 pm US/Central

Carlson Says Pawlenty Should Consider Tax Hikes

(AP) A former Republican governor has some advice for Gov. Tim Pawlenty, but the current Republican occupant of the governor's mansion probably won't like it.

Former Gov. Arne Carlson tells WCCO-AM that Pawlenty should consider tax increases to help balance the budget.

For example, he says, extending the sales tax to clothing or making a small increase in the income tax could be done with a three-year expiration date.

With the state facing a $4.6 billion deficit over the next two years, Carlson says Pawlenty and the DFL legislative leaders should consider a mix of revenue increases, spending cuts and accounting shifts.

Pawlenty has consistently opposed tax increases, including extending the sales tax to include clothing.

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Carlson was a Republican governor who now considers himself an independent.

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