In Salem, 2 budget plans and plenty of politics

‘The case of the hidden money’ is one of several differences as both parties offer visions for Oregon’s spending future

By Nick Budnick / The Bulletin
May 25, 2009

SALEM — With the state facing a $3.9 billion budget gap over the coming two years, both the Democrats and Republicans in the state Legislature claim to have put forth the best plan for Oregon’s future — even deploying meat-product metaphors to make their....

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