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Thursday, August 13, 2009

Lawmakers to slash budget in special session, CBS Channel 4

January 4, 2009

TALLAHASSEE (CBS4) ―
When Florida lawmakers convene Monday for a two week special session, they'll have red pens in hand as they try to figure out where to cut another $2.3 billion from the state's budget.

Due to an expected decrease in revenue, lawmakers fear a nearly $4 billion deficit in the next fiscal year that begins July 1, 2009. Florida law requires the state live within its means and lawmakers are required to have a balanced budget.

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