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Monday, August 17, 2009

Crist should offset any vetoed cuts, House leader says, Tampa Tribune

January 22, 2009

TALLAHASSEE - Florida House Speaker Ray Sansom said Gov. Charlie Crist should suggest ways to offset any items he vetoes in a deficit-elimination package when he submits his recommendations for the next state budget.

And, Senate President Jeff Atwater said he's worried reducing already thin reserves in the $2.6 billion deficit reduction plan for the current budget year could harm Florida's bond rating, resulting in higher interest rates when the state borrows money.

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