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09/10/08
The struggling national economy continues to take a toll on Maryland government, with the state facing a $1 billion hole next legislative session. That sets the stage for possible reductions in education, health care and transportation spending. Find Us On Facebook
"It's going to be tough times," said House Speaker Michael E. Busch, D-Annapolis. "I think we are going to be able to handle it." State revenue estimates for fiscal 2009 were sliced by almost $432 million yesterday, prompting Gov. Martin O'Malley to pledge his administration "will bring hundreds of millions in cuts before the Board of Public Works in...
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We don't have a deficit - 2008-09-10 14:43:05
We have $1B in excess spending. Don't let Owe'Bama do to the U.S. what Owe'Malley did to Maryland.
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