State legislators returned to Sacramento Monday for the first time this year facing a big New Year's hangover -- a $40 billion, two-year budget deficit.
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Legislators return to face budget deficit
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Popular budget can be devastating for economy:
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Public finances plunge into record deficit
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Legislators return to Columbia Tuesday
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Conn. lawmakers under pressure to restore cuts
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Warwick faces budget
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Fiscal deficit coming under control:
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Vouchers saved the state nearly $40 million
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State finishes fiscal year in black
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County could lose millions in funding
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Colorado lawmakers return to work Monday for special session
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Legislature resumes sitting
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Lawmakers make technical budget corrections
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Schwarzenegger declares fiscal emergency in California
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Boehner scrambles to re-work debt ceiling bill
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Pendleton Round-Up struggles over tax bill
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State budget talks hit snag