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California lawmakers start pitching deficit plan
By JUDY LIN (AP) – 15 minutes ago
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California's legislative leaders are starting to lobby rank-and-file lawmakers to vote for a compromise plan designed to close the state's $26 billion shortfall.
The Republican and Democratic leaders of the Assembly and Senate began briefing their caucuses Tuesday on a plan that makes $15 billion in cuts. Taking money from local governments, speeding up tax collections and other gimmicks will make up the rest of the shortfall.
Lawmakers already have begun hearing from law enforcement agencies, local governments and union officials about the potential effects of the budget deal.
The governor and top lawmakers reached the deal late Monday, nearly three weeks after the state began issuing IOUs to thousands of state contractors and vendors. Votes are expected Thursday in the Legislature.
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By JUDY LIN (AP) – 15 minutes ago
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California's legislative leaders are starting to lobby rank-and-file lawmakers to vote for a compromise plan designed to close the state's $26 billion shortfall.
The Republican and Democratic leaders of the Assembly and Senate began briefing their caucuses Tuesday on a plan that makes $15 billion in cuts. Taking money from local governments, speeding up tax collections and other gimmicks will make up the rest of the shortfall.
Lawmakers already have begun hearing from law enforcement agencies, local governments and union officials about the potential effects of the budget deal.
The governor and top lawmakers reached the deal late Monday, nearly three weeks after the state began issuing IOUs to thousands of state contractors and vendors. Votes are expected Thursday in the Legislature.
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gimmicks?