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Last Updated on Thursday, 18 December 2008 12:25 Written by rslcpol Thursday, 18 December 2008 12:25
From WHSV:
“Earlier this year I voluntarily reduced my office budget by 8.8 percent to help address the budget shortfall. Additionally, I returned five percent of my budget to the state treasury in 2007 to mitigate the effects of the previous budget deficit.
“However, I am very concerned by the Governor’s proposal to increase taxes by $167 million. Throughout this process, the Governor has repeatedly promised to balance the budget through spending cuts, not tax increases; and it is very disappointing to see him renege on this promise. The people of Virginia expect their leaders to keep their word, not break their promises.”