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California Voters Reject Budget Fix

by John Myers, NPR
May 20, 2009

California voters overwhelming rejected a package of ballot measures aimed at relieving the state's crushing $21 billion budget deficit. Now lawmakers are trying to map out their next move. Massive spending cuts may be the only alternative.

John Myers reports for member station KQED in Sacramento, Calif.

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  • All Things Considered, May 20, 2009
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