Sep 16, 2008 2:52 pm US/Pacific
Schwarzenegger Silent On Fate Of Calif. Budget
SACRAMENTO (AP) ―
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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Tuesday was silent about whether he will sign or veto a budget rushed out by state lawmakers.
CBS
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Tuesday remained silent about whether he will sign or veto a budget rushed out by state lawmakers, raising the possibility of a rare override.
Legislators passed the $145 billion spending plan early Tuesday morning after their legislative leaders announced the patchwork deal over the weekend. It requires Californians to pay their income taxes sooner, a maneuver designed to balance the budget without borrowing or imposing new taxes.
During debate Monday night, Schwarzenegger sent a letter to the Legislature's Democratic and Republican leaders demanding budget reforms for a stronger rainy day account and curbs on when and how that money could spent. Lawmakers did not meet all of his requests,
setting up a possible veto.
The governor spoke Tuesday during a ceremony honoring law enforcement officers but did not take questions from reporters. He has scheduled a news conference for 3 p.m.
Top state officials say they are not aware of any instance in which a California governor has vetoed the entire state budget.
Some lawmakers say they are ready to override a veto.
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