"Parties see wave of donations as Pawlenty axes tax refund
by Tim Pugmire, Minnesota Public Radio
June 24, 2009
St. Paul, Minn. — Political parties in Minnesota have seen a surge in donations after Gov. Tim Pawlenty's plan for balancing the state budget included a proposal to eliminate a tax refund for political contributions beginning July 1.
Since 1990, Minnesota residents who donated to a political party or a candidate for state office were eligible to receive a tax refund of up to $50 for individuals filers and $100 for couples."
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