California’s $15 billion budget shortfall
California has a $15 billion budget hole and a political stalemate in full tilt boogie. Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is playing with taxes and payrolls as a game of chicken continues with Democrats and fellow Republicans. Guest: Julie Small, Sacramento reporter for KPCC
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