No One's Brave Enough to Embrace Obvious Budget Solution
San Gabriel Valley Tribune › February 02, 2006
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AS Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state legislators contend at last with the full scope of California's budget problems (continuing yearly deficits of at least $8 billion per year, with no end in sight), almost everyone involved is reacting with predictable knee- jerks.
Democrats would like to raise taxes but hesitate, fearing wrathful voters. Schwarzenegger seeks to cut programs that benefit the poor, while asking no sacrifice of his business supporters or other backers.See the full content of this document
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No One's Brave Enough to Embrace Obvious Budget Solution
It's a crisis that began even before the recall of 2003 drove ex- Gov. Gray Davis from office. And it's an opportunity for courage and creativity.
Schwarzenegger says he's being courageous in proposing his cuts and a permanent...See the full content of this document
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