From the Colorado Statesman:

At a legislative preview Tuesday morning, leaders from both parties promised a bipartisan approach to the budget issues sure to dominate the Legislature.

Then they drew a big fat line right down the middle, with Republicans saying raising taxes or eliminating tax credits is unconscionable during a recession and Democrats saying the budget cannot be balanced without additional revenue.

The forum, held at the Westin Tabor Hotel in downtown Denver, was sponsored by the Denver office of the Greenberg Traurig law firm. Participating in the forum were Senate President Brandon Shaffer, D-Longmont; Senate Minority Leader Josh Penry, R-Grand Junction; Speaker of the House Terrance Carroll, D-Denver; and Republican Caucus Chair Rep. Amy Stephens, of Colorado Springs.

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