AP Analysis: Lawmakers in final days of session
By
Rachel La Corte
The Seattle Times
April 24, 2009
Article in The Seattle Times.
"Majority Democrats may have a budget deal, but the final days of session aren't going to be easy as lawmakers will soon cast votes to cut programs that could affect thousands of their constituents.
The 105-day legislative session is scheduled to end Sunday. Under the budget agreement that was struck between the House and Senate earlier this week, spending cuts of about $4 billion will affect everything from education to health programs and human services.
'It's a very difficult and painful budget, but it's responsible and balanced,' said Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown, D-Spokane..."
