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Last Updated on Thursday, 7 April 2011 01:48 Written by rslcpol Thursday, 7 April 2011 01:47
From the Olympian:
House Republicans Wednesday released their alternative to the Democratic majority’s budget proposal.
The Republican plan would slash $4.7 billion in spending over the next two years, in part by eliminating state contributions to Washington’s health care program for the poor and most of a program that aids disabled adults.
GOP leaders say their proposal is both more sustainable and responsible than the budget unveiled Monday by House Democrats. The Republicans say their plan protects three priority areas: K-12 education, public safety and vulnerable populations – such as the developmentally disabled.