February 21, 2011
Brown praises Legislature for tough cuts
Gov. Jerry Brown praised legislators for making "very tough cuts" as they concluded committee work Friday on his budget proposal, and said he still hopes that his plan to extend current taxes will get on the June ballot.
Earlier, the two legislative bodies wrapped up work on their own versions of the budget, setting up what's expected to be intense negotiations in the days ahead as they strive to meet Brown's goal of $12 billion in cuts and $14 billion in tax extensions to resolve the state's $26.6 billion deficit.Brown said he wants a deal in place by March 10...
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