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Governor's veto ax falls heavily on welfare, child care and special education programs

Schwarzenegger vetoes nearly $1 billion for social programs before signing the budget bill lawmakers had passed about eight hours earlier. Advocates for the poor say the cuts are too deep.Gov.

 

Budget deal would close California's deficit but makes rosy projections

The agreement that lawmakers are scheduled to vote on Thursday would close the $19.1-billion shortfall by trimming salaries, public school funding and services.

 

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