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June 22, 2012

California Budget Deal Includes Massive Cuts to Social Spending 
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California lawmakers have reached a budget deal with Gov. Jerry Brown
that calls for deep cuts in social services to address the state’s
fiscal woes. The plan would eliminate a program that provides health
insurance to nearly one million children of low-income families. It
would also reduce college aid, cut funding for child care assistance and
impose stricter work requirements and shorter time limits for welfare.
The plan avoids a potential showdown after Gov. Brown pushed for more
social spending cuts following the legislature’s passage of a $92
billion budget last week. California could also see billions of dollars
in cuts to schools if voters fail to pass tax hikes slated for the
November ballot.

 

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