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Archive Home > 2005 > March > 05 > Lawmakers tap surplus funds of senior programs

Lawmakers tap surplus funds of senior programs

A Department of Revenue shortfall prompts raid on the unused money

By James Sinks / The Bulletin
March 5, 2005

SALEM - On the campaign trail, legislators routinely say they'll fight to preserve programs that benefit senior citizens - even in tough fiscal times.

But to help offset a deficit in the state's tax collection agency, lawmakers on Friday endorsed tapping unused surpluses in two accounts that....

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