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We will not be acting as the federal government's bank.

Michigan Budget Director John Nixon, on the possibility of the state making up for federal budget shortages during the shutdown without a promise to be reimbursed.

Michigan Budget Director John Nixon, on the possibility of the state making up for federal budget shortages during the shutdown without a promise to be reimbursed.

Daniel Luzer is GOVERNING's news editor.
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