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Monday, October 27, 2008

Florida lawmakers looking at more budget cuts, Bay News 9

October 21, 2008

TALLAHASSEE (Bay News 9) -- The sour economy isn't just taking a toll on the national economy.

Florida's state government has already been grappling with budget cuts and now there are rumblings about deeper reductions.

Governor Charlie Crist is ordering state agencies to plan for a 10 percent budget cut. While that reduction is not yet a sure thing, some further cuts are likely given the expected $3.5 billion deficit next year.

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