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Governor to Hold Capitol Press Conference to Discuss Passage of Budget

Independent Voter Project

19 Feb 2009
Governor to Hold Capitol Press Conference to Discuss Passage of Budget

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will hold a press conference to discuss the passage of the historic budget package that solves California’s $42 billion deficit.

Watch the live webcast at 12:00 p.m.

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