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Candidates for the 31st state senate district spar over spending

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Democratic senator Kathleen Vinehout has a well-known opponent in her bid for re-election in the 31st state senate district.Among other things, Republican Ed Thompson is the younger brother to former Wisconsin governor Tommy Thompson.He says state government needs to get its financial house in order by cutting spending.Vinehout says not everything can be cut.Steve Roisum reports.

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