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Published May 23, 2011, 12:00 AM

Tim Pawlenty in Des Moines


Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty speaks during a town hall meeting Monday, May 23, 2011, at the State of Iowa Historical Building in Des Moines, Iowa. At his first campaign appearance since announcing his bid for the Republican nomination, Pawlenty cast himself as the Republican candidate willing to tell the country hard truths. He told corn-dependent Iowa that its prized federal subsidies for ethanol should be phased out. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Read the article: FACT CHECK: Pawlenty says he'll tell 'truth' ... but sampling of claims missing some whole truths
Read the article: THEIR OPINION: Minnesotans need not side with Pawlenty to feel surge of pride (Star Tribune)