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ARTICLE: Analysts Expect $21 Billion Budget Deficit

November 19, 2009

The Sacramento Bee reports that at $21 Billion deficit has been estimated for California over the next year and a half. This is due largely to failed predictions about the success of the newest budget plan. The governor has begun discussions surrounding further budget cuts and possible tax increases.

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