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Last Updated on Monday, 15 December 2008 11:44 Written by rslcpol Monday, 15 December 2008 11:23
Nice to see state leaders stepping up and making cuts to state government. Imagine what would happen if state governments were always looking at ways to save…From the Washington Post:
Leaders of the Virginia House of Delegates said Sunday that they will curtail earmarks and cut $1.1 million in operational expenses to help the state address a multibillion-dollar shortfall.
The Republican delegates agreed to stop using the state plane to return home for the weekend, reduce their travel to conferences, cancel training and eliminate more than six staff positions. They also agreed to maintain their current annual salary of $17,640 and forgo an increase in the per diems they receive for expenses.