Days to shutdown: 9.
At issue: How to resolve a $5 billion two-year deficit.
GOP goal: Spend no more than $34 billion, raise no taxes.
Gov. Dayton goal: Spend $36 billion, cut $1.8 billion and raise taxes on the wealthy.
What's needed: An agreement by June 30.
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