Schwarzenegger Makes $500 Million in Cuts Including Programs for Seniors, Disabled, CalWORKS, and Adult Protective Services Before Signing California Budget

SENIOR PROGRAMS (DEPARTMENT OF AGING)

Governor made significant large additional cuts using his line item veto power to several senior programs under the Department of Aging. He previously proposed many of these reductions earlier in January, but the Legislature rejected most of those cuts. The programs impacted are Home Delivered Meals, Congregate Nutrition Program, Senior Community Employment, Long term Care Ombudsman and Supportive Services Program, Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP), Alzhiemers Resource Centers, Linkages, Brown Bag Program, and the Senior Legal Hotline.

Governor Line Item Veto
Item 4170-101-0001—For local assistance, Department of Aging. I reduce this item
from $56,109,000 to $42,945,000 by reducing:
(1) 10-Nutrition from $73,373,000 to $72,804,000;
(2) 20-Senior Community Employment from $10,304,000 to $7,139,000;
(3) 30–Supportive Services and Centers from $71,894,000 to $65,916,000; and
(4) 40–Special Projects from $50,003,000 to $46,751,000;
and by deleting:
(4.5) 97.20.004-Local Projects ($200,000).
I am reducing this item by $13,164,000 for the following programs:
• $316,000 from the Home Delivered Meals program;
• $253,000 from the Congregate Nutrition program;
• $3,165,000 from Senior Community Employment;
• $5,978,000 from the Long-term Care Ombudsman and Supportive Services programs;
• $2,526,000 for the Multipurpose Senior Services Program;
• $416,000 for the Alzheimer's Day Care Resource Centers;
• $250,000 for the Linkages program;
• $60,000 for the Brown Bag program; and
• $200,000 for the Senior Legal Hotline

“While this budget bill provides for a modest reserve in 2008-09, it fails to make the necessary statutory spending reductions and revenue increases needed to eliminate the state's structural budget deficit going forward. At the same time, constitutional requirements, federal law and court required payments drive the majority of the spending in any budget, and limit my ability to reduce spending. As a result, I have an obligation to reduce spending when my veto power is adequate to do so. Consequently -- and in order to further ensure that this budget remains in balance -- I am taking the difficult but necessary action reflected in this veto to further control state spending.”

CALWORKS PROGRAM

The Governor made his single largest - in terms of health and human services - line item veto in the CalWORKS program overseen by the Department of Social Services, with a reduction of $70 million from what the Legislature approved in the budget they passed last week. The funding would have gone to counties for costs of administering the program, for employment related services, child care (for CalWORKS recipients). Tens of thousands of children and parents in this program also have special needs (including mental health needs, disabilities). This reduction is in addition to reductions approved by the Legislature (including suspension of the State cost of living).

Governor's Line Item Veto Message

(1) 16.30-CalWORKs from $5,290,712,000 to $5,220,712,000.

“I am reducing this item by $70,000,000 for the CalWORKs program. This funding would have been available to counties as part of their single allocation, which can be used for county administration, employment services, and child care. Even with this reduction in funding, the single allocation provided to counties still increases from 2007-08 to 2008-09. While this budget bill provides for a modest reserve in 2008-09, it fails to make the necessary statutory spending reductions and revenue increases needed to eliminate the state's structural budget deficit going forward. At the same time, constitutional requirements, federal law and court required payments drive the majority of the spending in any budget, and limit my ability to reduce spending. As a result, I have an obligation to reduce spending when my veto power is adequate to do so. Consequently -- and in order to further ensure that this budget remains in balance -- I am taking the difficult but necessary action reflected in this veto to further control state spending.”

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
DEAF ACCESS PROGRAM

Governor reduced funding by $11,432,000 ($6,127,00 of that State general funds) for the Adult Protective Services under the Department of Social Services and reduced funding by $581,000 ($281,000 of that State general funds) for the Deaf Access Program under the Department of Social Services.

The Adult Protective Services (APS) reduction is especially significant and has great impact on people with disabilities, mental health needs and seniors and their families, who need the program, and counties who administer it.

Governor's Line Item Veto Message:
Item 5180-151-0001—For local assistance, Department of Social Services. I reduce this item
from $757,135,000 to $750,727,000 by reducing:
(1) 25.30-Children and Adult Services and Licensing from $2,151,082,000 to $2,139,650,000;
(2) 25.35-Special Programs from $22,682,000 to $22,101,000;
(3) Reimbursements from -$143,894,000 to -$138,589,000; and
(6) Amount payable from the Federal Trust Fund (Item 5180-151-0890) from -$1,263,716,000 to -$1,263,416,000.
I am reducing this item by $11,432,000 ($6,127,000 General Fund) for the Adult Protective
Services program, and by $581,000 ($281,000 General Fund) for the Deaf Access program.

DISABILITY EVALUATION SERVICES AND LICENSING
INDEPENDENT ADOPTIONS

Governor made an additional reduction to Disability Determination Program under the Department of Social Services.

Governor's Line Item Veto Message- Disability Determination Program & Licensing
Item 5180-001-0001—For support of Department of Social Services. I reduce this item
from $107,134,000 to $106,640,000 by reducing:
(2) 25-Social Services and Licensing from $168,929,500 to $168,829,500;
(3) 35-Disability Evaluation and Other Services from $260,159,500 to $259,381,500;
and
(6) Reimbursements from -$26,048,000 to -$25,664,000.

“I am reducing this item by $778,000 ($394,000 General Fund) for the Disability Determination program and $100,000 General Fund for the Independent Adoptions program.
While this budget bill provides for a modest reserve in 2008-09, it fails to make the necessary statutory spending reduction and revenue increases needed to eliminate the state's structural budget deficit going forward. At the same time, constitutional requirements, federal law and court required payments drive the majority of the spending in any budget, and limit my ability to reduce spending. As a result, I have an obligation to reduce spending when my veto power is adequate to do so. Consequently -- and in order to further ensure that this budget remains in balance -- I am taking the difficult but necessary action reflected in this veto to further control state spending.”

MEDI-CAL

The Governor made a line item veto in the Medi-Cal program, however this does not impact provider rates or direct services such as optional benefits, etc. The budget he signed as passed by the Legislature does contain reductions to the Medi-Cal program however.

Governor's Line Item Veto Message
Item 4260-101-0001—For local assistance, Department of Health Care Services. I revise this
item by reducing:
(1) 20.10.001-Eligibility (County Administration) from $2,697,119,000 to $2,689,743,000,
(9) Amount payable from the Federal Trust Fund (Item 4260-101-0890) from
-$21,448,993,000 to -$21,441,617,000;
and by deleting Provision 14.

“I am revising this item to conform to the action I have taken in Item 4260-101-0890.
I am also deleting Provision 14 from this item, which directs the Department of Health Care Services to provide the Legislature with specific options for improving the Medi-Cal fee-for service program. While I share the Legislature’s interest in improving the coordination of care for Medi-Cal beneficiaries and believe that such efforts will better serve clients and reduce costs, I am deleting the provision as it would limit my discretion in developing a budget proposal.”

Item 4260-101-0890—For local assistance, Department of Health Services. I reduce this item
from $21,448,993,000 to $21,441,617,000.
I am reducing this item by $7,376,000 to conform to my action in Items 4170-101-0001

MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES

Governor made additional signficant reductions of over $7 million to mental health community-based services dealing with managed care, and $152,000 (including $52,000 in State general funds) for mental health community-based services dealing with the State's Healthy Families program.

Governor's Line Item Veto Message - Managed Care
Item 4440-103-0001—For local assistance, Department of Mental Health. I reduce this
item from $232,856,000 to $225,136,000 by reducing:
(1) 10.25-Community Services―Other Treatment from $232,856,000 to
$225,136,000.
“I am reducing this item by $7,720,000 for the Mental Health Managed Care program. While this budget bill provides for a modest reserve in 2008-09, it fails to make the necessary statutory spending reductions and revenue increases needed to eliminate the state’s structural budget deficit going forward. At the same time, constitutional requirements, federal law and court required payments drive the majority of the spendingvin any budget, and limit my ability to reduce spending. As a result, I have an obligation to reduce spending when my veto power is adequate to do so. Consequently -- and in order to further ensure that this budget remains in balance -- I am taking the difficult but necessary action reflected in this veto to further control state spending.”

Governor's Line Item Veto Message - Healthy Families:
Item 4440-101-0001—For local assistance, Department of Mental Health. I reduce this item
from $480,163,000 to $480,111,000 by reducing:
(5) 10.97–Community Services―Healthy Families from $24,805,000 to $24,653,000, and
(6) Reimbursements from -$1,208,165,000 to -$1,208,065,000.

“I am reducing this item by $152,000 ($52,000 General Fund and $100,000 Reimbursements) for the Healthy Families program. While this budget bill provides for a modest reserve in 2008-09, it fails to make the necessary statutory spending reductions and revenue increases needed to eliminate the state's structural budget deficit going forward. At the same time, constitutional requirements, federal law and court required payments drive the majority of the spending in any budget, and limit my ability to reduce spending. As a result, I have an obligation to reduce spending when my veto power is adequate to do so. Consequently -- and in order to further ensure that this budget remains in balance -- I am taking the difficult but necessary action reflected in this veto to further control state spending.”

DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS PROGRAMS

Governor made several significant additional reductions to programs under the Department of Alchohol and Drugs Programs - many that impact people with mental health needs, and also people with disabilities, seniors and their families.

Governor Line Item Veto Message
I reduce this item from $14,701,000 to $6,019,000 by reducing:
(1) 15-Alcohol and Other Drug Services Program from $57,702,000 to $48,275,000;
(2) 30.01-Administration from $11,999,000 to $8,999,000;
(3) 30.02-Distributed Administration from -$11,999,000 to -$8,999,000;
(4) Reimbursements from -$4,932,000 to -$4,544,000;
(10) Amount payable from the Substance Abuse Treatment Trust Fund
(Item 4200-001-3019) from -$3,565,000 to -$3,208,000.
I am reducing this item by $9,070,000 ($8,682,000 General Fund and
$388,000 Reimbursements), as follows:
• $8,000,000 for the California Methamphetamine Prevention Campaign;
• $776,000 and 5.3 positions for the Drug Medi-Cal Program;
• $154,000 for the Non-Drug Medi-Cal Program;
• $110,000 and 0.5 positions for the Drug Court programs; and
• $30,000 and 0.4 positions for the Offender Treatment Program.

“While this budget bill provides for a modest reserve in 2008-09, it fails to make the necessary statutory spending reductions and revenue increases needed to eliminate the state's structural budget deficit going forward. At the same time, constitutional requirements, federal law and court required payments drive the majority of the spending in any budget, and limit my ability to reduce spending. As a result, I have an obligation to reduce spending when my veto power is adequate to do so. Consequently -- and in order to further ensure that this budget remains in balance -- I am taking the difficult but necessary action reflected in this veto to further control state spending.
I am also reducing $357,000 and 3.0 positions in Item 4200-001-3019 to conform to the
action I have taken in Item 4200-105-0001.”

Item 4200-001-3019—For support of Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs.
I reduce this item from $3,565,000 to $3,208,000.
I am reducing this item by $357,000 to conform to the action I have taken in
Item 4200-105-0001.
Item 4200-101-0001—For local assistance, Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs.
I reduce this item from $89,197,000 to $83,665,000 by reducing:
(1) 15-Alcohol and Other Drug Services Programs from $438,351,000 to
$423,168,000;
(4) Amount payable from the Substance Abuse Treatment Fund
(Item 4200-101-3019) from -$96,514,000 to -$86,863,000.
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I am reducing this item by $5,532,000, as follows:
• $2,983,000 for the Drug Court programs;
• $1,970,000 for the Offender Treatment Program; and
• $579,000 for the Non-Drug Medi-Cal Program.

“While this budget bill provides for a modest reserve in 2008-09, it fails to make the necessary statutory spending reductions and revenue increases needed to eliminate the state's structural budget deficit going forward. At the same time, constitutional requirements, federal law and court required payments drive the majority of the spending in any budget, and limit my ability to reduce spending. As a result, I have an obligation to reduce spending when my veto power is adequate to do so. Consequently -- and in order to further ensure that this budget remains in balance -- I am taking the difficult but necessary action reflected in this veto to further control state spending.
I am also reducing $9,651,000 in Item 4200-101-3019 to conform to the action I have taken in Item 4200-105-0001.
Item 4200-101-3019—For local assistance, Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs.
I reduce this item from $96,514,000 to $86,863,000.
I am reducing this item by $9,651,000 to conform to the action I have taken in
Item 4200-105-0001.”
Item 4200-104-0001—For local assistance, Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs.
I reduce this item from $23,457,000 to $21,111,000 by reducing:
(1) 15-Alcohol and Other Drug Services Program from $40,511,000 to $38,165,000.

“I am reducing this item by $2,346,000 for perinatal substance abuse treatment programs. While this budget bill provides for a modest reserve in 2008-09, it fails to make the necessary statutory spending reductions and revenue increases needed to eliminate the state's structural budget deficit going forward. At the same time, constitutional requirements, federal law and court required payments drive the majority of the spending in any budget, and limit my ability to reduce spending. As a result, I have an obligation to reduce spending when my veto power is adequate to do so. Consequently -- and in order to further ensure that this budget remains in balance -- I am taking the difficult but necessary action reflected in this veto to further control state
spending.”

Item 4200-105-0001—For transfer by the Controller to the Substance Abuse Treatment
Trust Fund. I reduce this item from $100,079,000 to $90,071,000.

“I am reducing this item by $10,008,000 for the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act program. While this budget bill provides for a modest reserve in 2008-09, it fails to make the necessary statutory spending reductions and revenue increases needed to eliminate the state's structural budget deficit going forward. At the same time,
constitutional requirements, federal law and court required payments drive the majority of the spending in any budget, and limit my ability to reduce spending. As a result, I have an obligation to reduce spending when my veto power is adequate to do so. Consequently -- and in order to further ensure that this budget remains in balance -- I am taking the difficult but necessary action reflected in this veto to further control state spending. I have taken conforming action in Item 4200-001-3019 and Item 4200-101-3019.”

HEALTH PROGRAMS (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES)

Governor made additional reductions to the California Discount Prescription Drug Program

Governor's Veto Message
Item 4260-001-0001—For support of Department of Health Care Services. I revise this
item by reducing:
(1) 20-Health Care Services from $383,834,000 to $381,821,000,
and by deleting:
(10) Amount payable from the California Discount Prescription Drug Program Fund
(Item 4260-001-8040) (-$2,013,000)

“I am deleting $2,013,000 intended to specifically fund costs for the California Discount Prescription Drug Program. While this budget bill provides for a modest reserve in 2008-09, it fails to make the necessary statutory spending reductions and revenue increases needed to eliminate the state's structural budget deficit going forward. At the same time, constitutional requirements, federal law and court required payments drive the majority of the spending in any budget, and limit my ability to reduce spending. As a result, I have an obligation to reduce spending when my veto power is adequate to do so. Consequently -- and in order to further ensure that this budget remains in balance -- I am taking the difficult but necessary action reflected in this veto to further control state
spending.

I am also deleting Item 4260-001-8040 to conform to this action.
Item 4260-001-8040—For support of Department of Health Care Services. I delete this
item and Provisions 1 and 2.
I am deleting this item to conform to the action I have taken in Item 4260-001-0001
regarding the California Discount Prescription Drug Program.
I am also deleting Provision 1 and 2 to conform to this action.
Item 4260-006-0001—For transfer by the Controller to the California Discount Prescription Drug Program Fund. I delete this item and Provision 1.
I am deleting the $5,870,000 in this item to conform to the action I have taken in Items
4260-001-0001, 4260-001-8040, and 4260-119-8040 regarding the California Discount Prescription Drug Program. I am also deleting Provisions 1 to conform to this action.”

Item 4260-119-8040—For local assistance, Department of Health Care Services.
I delete this item.

“I am deleting the $3,857,000 intended specifically to fund local assistance costs for the California Discount Prescription Drug Program. While this budget bill provides for a modest reserve in 2008-09, it fails to make the necessary statutory spending reductions and revenue increases needed to eliminate the state's structural budget deficit going forward. At the same time, constitutional requirements, federal law and court required payments drive the majority of the spending in any budget, and limit my ability to reduce spending. As a result, I have an obligation to reduce spending when my veto power is adequate to do so. Consequently -- and in order to further ensure that this budget remains in balance -- I am taking the difficult but necessary action reflected in this veto to further control state spending.”

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS

Governor made several line item vetoes to specific programs overseen by the Department of Public Health.

Governor's Line Item Veto Message - Departmentof Public Health Programs
Item 4265-001-0001—For support of Department of Public Health. I reduce this item
from $86,147,000 to $82,850,000 by reducing:
(2) 20-Public and Environmental Health from $501,031,000 to $497,734,000.
I am reducing this item by $3,297,000, as follows:
• $1,042,000 for the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch;
• $976,000 for the Medical Device and Drug Safety Program;
• $841,000 for the Epidemiology and Prevention for Injury Control Branch;
• $277,000 for the Prostate Cancer Treatment Program; and
• $161,000 for the Cosmetic Safety Program.

“While this budget bill provides for a modest reserve in 2008-09, it fails to make the necessary statutory spending reductions and revenue increases needed to eliminate the state's structural budget deficit going forward. At the same time, constitutional requirements, federal law and court required payments drive the majority of the spending in any budget, and limit my ability to reduce spending. As a result, I have an obligation to reduce spending when my veto power is adequate to do so. Consequently -- and in order to further ensure that this budget remains in balance -- I am taking the difficult but necessary action reflected in this veto to further control state spending.
Item 4265-111-0001—For local assistance, Department of Public Health. I reduce this item from $257,472,000 to $244,479,000 by reducing:

(3) 20.20-Infectious Disease from $365,085,000 to $358,845,000;
(4) 20.30-Family Health from $1,504,545,000 to $1,498,477,000;
(6) 20.50-County Health Services from $40,691,000 to $39,791,000;
(7) 20.60-Environmental Health from $132,541,000 to $131,557,000;
(8) Reimbursements from -$160,479,000 to -$159,280,000;
and by deleting Provision 3.

I am reducing this item by $5,030,000 ($3,831,000 General Fund and $1,199,000
Reimbursements) by eliminating funding to local entities for the following programs:

• $1,824,000 for the TeenSMART Outreach Program;
• $1,322,000 for the Male Involvement Program;
• $984,000 for the Beach Safety Program; and
• $900,000 for the State Public Health Subvention.

I am also reducing this item by $3,670,000 by reducing funding to local entities for the
following programs:

• $2,269,000 for the Domestic Violence Program;
• $748,000 for the Tuberculosis Control Housing Program;
• $403,000 for the Teen Life Skills Information and Education Program; and
• $250,000 for the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Program.”

“While this budget bill provides for a modest reserve in 2008-09, it fails to make the necessary statutory spending reductions and revenue increases needed to eliminate the state's structural budget deficit going forward. At the same time, constitutional requirements, federal law and court required payments drive the majority of the spending in any budget, and limit my ability to reduce spending. As a result, I have an obligation to reduce spending when my veto power is adequate to do so. Consequently -- and in order to further ensure that this budget remains in balance -- I am taking the difficult but necessary action reflected in this veto to further control state spending.

I am deleting $5,492,000 of the $6,842,000 General Fund legislative augmentation to local health jurisdictions for AIDS/HIV Education and Prevention programs. With this reduction, $31.8 million still remains to support the AIDS/HIV Education and Prevention programs.

I am also deleting Provision 3, that expresses a legislative wish to have the Department of Public Health not exclude any drugs from the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) formulary for the purpose of reducing ADAP expenditures and would require funding to be maintained using the ADAP Rebate Fund. The Office of AIDS within the Department is the appropriate entity to determine the proper alignment of program expenditures within the funding available, including the ADAP Rebate Fund. Provision 3 would restrict the Office of AIDS’ ability to manage ADAP expenditures. Consequently, I am vetoing this language.”

NATURALIZATION SERVICES PROGRAM

Governor made a signficant reduction to the Department of Community Services and Development's Naturalization Services program, that does have some impact on people with disabilities, mental health needs and seniors who are not yet citizens of this country.

Governor's Line Item Veto Message - Naturalization Services
Item 4700-001-0001—For support of Department of Community Services and
Development. I delete this item.
I am deleting this item to conform to the action I have taken in 4700-101-0001.
Item 4700-101-0001—For local assistance, Department of Community Services and
Development. I delete this item.

“I am deleting the $2,565,000 for the for the Naturalization Services program. I am also deleting the $154,000 in state operations funding for this program (refer to Item 4700-001-0001). While this budget bill provides for a modest reserve in 2008-09, it fails to make the necessary statutory spending reductions and revenue increases needed to eliminate the state's structural budget deficit going forward. At the same time, constitutional requirements, federal law and court required payments drive the majority of the spending in any budget, and limit my ability to reduce spending. As a result, I have an obligation to reduce spending when my veto power is adequate to do so.

Consequently -- and in order to further ensure that this budget remains in balance -- I am taking the difficult but necessary action reflected in this veto to further control state spending.”

DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES (REGIONAL CENTERS)

Governor made a line item veto under the developmental services (regional center) budget overseen by the Department of Developmental Services, but this reduction does not impact any services and is technical only because it was the amount allocated for regional centers if the Legislature had approved the Governor's previous proposal to suspend the federal cost of living money due January 1, 2009 for SSI/SSP recipients. The Legislature rejected that proposal, and so this budget line item veto reflects that (state funds were allocated to regional centers to replace the federal money that the State would have reduced for people with developmental disabilities).

Governor's Line Item Veto Message
4200-001-0001, 4265-111-0001, 4440-001-0001, and 5180-001-0001.
Item 4300-101-0001—For local assistance, Developmental Services. I reduce this item from
$2,384,027,000 to $2,382,799,000 by reducing:
(2) 10.10.020-Purchase of Services from $3,372,900,000 to $3,370,854,000, and
(4) Reimbursements from -$1,308,405,000 to -$1,307,587,000.

“I am reducing this item by $2,046,000 ($1,228,000 General Fund and -$818,000 Reimbursements). This technical veto is consistent with the pass through of the January 1, 2009 federal Supplemental Security Income cost of living adjustment.”

HOUSING

Governor made several additional reductions to housing programs,including migrant housing programs, under the Department of Housing and Community Development - several that have some impact on people with disabilities, mental health needs, seniors and low income families (emergency housing).

Governor's Line Item Veto Message - Emergency Housing and Assistance Fund
Item 2240-105-0001—“For transfer, as an expenditure, upon order of the Director of
Finance, to the Emergency Housing and Assistance Fund. I delete this item. I am reducing this item by $401,000 to reinstate the budget-balancing reduction to the state grant program for local emergency shelters that I proposed. I am further reducing this item by $3,599,000. While the budget bill provides for a modest reserve in 2008-09, it fails to make the necessary statutory spending reductions and revenue increases needed to eliminate the state’s structural budget deficit going forward. At the same time, constitutional requirements, federal law and court required payments drive the majority of the spending in any budget, and limit my ability to reduce spending. As a result, I have an obligation to reduce spending when my veto power is adequate to do so. Consequently -- and in order to further ensure that this budget remains in balance -- I am taking the difficult but necessary action reflected in this veto to further control state spending.”

COUNTY AUTOMATION PROJECT

Governor also made a line item reduction of $2,038,000 to the County Administration and Automation Projects Work Incentive Nutritional Supplement Program, overseen by the Department of Social Services. This doesn't have direct impact to people with disabilities, mental health needs, seniors.

Governor's Line Item Veto Message
Item 5180-141-0001—For local assistance, Department of Social Services. I reduce this item
from $480,516,000 to $478,478,000 by reducing:
(1) 16.75-County Administration and Automation Projects from $1,194,774,000 to
$1,192,736,000.

“I am reducing this item by $2,038,000 for the Work Incentive Nutritional Supplement program.

By eliminating this funding, I am delaying implementation of this program for one year. This will allow the Department of Social Services to study this program and ensure it is consistent with federal rules. Further, while this budget bill provides for a modest reserve in 2008-09, it fails to make the necessary statutory spending reductions and revenue increases needed to eliminate the state's structural budget deficit going forward. At the same time, constitutional requirements, federal law and court required payments drive the majority of the spending in any budget, and limit my ability to reduce spending. As a result, I have an obligation to reduce spending when my veto power is adequate to do so. Consequently -- and in order to further ensure that this budget remains in balance -- I am taking the difficult but necessary action reflected in this veto to further control state spending.”

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