Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, right, talks with state Reps. Tim Melton, D-Pontiac, from left, Jeff Mayes, D-Bay City, Steve Tobocman, D-Detroit, and Morris Hood III, D-Detroit, during a House session early Friday, Sept. 28, 2007, at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich. State lawmakers are trying to avoid a possible partial government shutdown when the new budget year starts Oct. 1. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)AP - Lawmakers worked through the night to avoid a partial government shutdown and appeared to be close to a deal Sunday morning that would increase taxes aimed at plugging a $1.75 billion budget deficit.


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