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News Release

 

 

June 22, 2010

Contact:          Molly Woon , (503) 367-4327   

Molly.woon@state.or.us

 

Statement on Governor’s Announcement for Budget Cuts from Senate President Courtney

 

 

(SALEM) – “On July 1st of this year, the Governor’s cuts to the state budget will take effect. This is sobering news as these cuts reflect services that Oregon families depend on.

“The actions taken today by the Governor are the next step in the process of getting Oregon’s budget back in balance. The Legislature continues to look at our options to soften the blow from the most severe of these cuts.

“Each step of the way, we’ll be thinking of everyday Oregonians and the challenges they’re facing in their own lives. Although there’s simply not enough revenue to continue the level of services the state provides, our final plan will be a reflection of our efforts to protect those who need us most.

 

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