With a state deficit of $20 billion, Governor Schwarzenegger called a special session in January, so the Legislature could get a head start on the budget. The Democrats passed $4 billion in cuts but their bills have now been vetoed, even though they contained provisions much like those proposed by the Governor himself. Shane Goldmacher reports on the State Capitol for the LA Times.
Budget Negotiations off to Rocky Start in Sacramento
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Guest:
- Shane Goldmacher - national political reporter, New York Times - @ShaneGoldmacher