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Published January 31, 2013, 01:05 PM

SD lawmakers push for balanced federal budget plan

PIERRE — Some legislators are pushing for a U.S. constitutional convention.

By: Staff reports, Republic Capitol Bureau

PIERRE — Some legislators are pushing for a U.S. constitutional convention. The House Taxation Committee members took an unusual step in submitting a joint resolution calling for a convention for the sole purpose of a balanced budget amendment. Rep. Brock Greenfield, R-Clark, is the chairman. It needs approval from the full House and Senate. Two-thirds of the states would need to agree to proceed.

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