Schweitzer, GOP leaders strike a bargain

AP Photo/The Independent Record, Dylan Brown

Gov. Brian Schweitzer announces that he and Sen. Jim Peterson, left, and Rep. Mike Milburn have agreed on a compromise on the main budget bill, HB 2, Friday in the Governor's conference room in Helena.

AP Photo/The Independent Record, Dylan Brown

Gov. Brian Schweitzer announces that he and Sen. Jim Peterson, left, and Rep. Mike Milburn have agreed on a compromise on the main budget bill, HB 2, Friday in the Governor's conference room in Helena.

HELENA — Deadlines make...