Title

Article on Governor John Baldacci and Maine's Democratic lawmakers, pointing out

Authors

Lance Tapley

Source

Portland Phoenix

Date

5-9-2008

Pages

10-11

Abstract

Article on Governor John Baldacci and Maine's Democratic lawmakers, pointing out that they routinely talk about protecting "our most valuable citizens," but their actions cut deep into services for the sick, poor, elderly, disabled, and mentally ill. They also slashed state aid to elementary and high schools and funding for the University of Maine and the community colleges. But the rich and the corporations did not get asked to sacrifice to balance the budget. With a detailed review of the major budget actions taken during the legislative session, and their impacts on Maine's poor.

Subjects

Social service, Education Finance, Baldacci, John E

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