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Democrats Push Gov. Brown for More Anti-Poverty Programs

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Governor Jerry Brown has made crystal clear that his main priority during these flush budget times is to save as much money as possible for leaner years. But Democratic lawmakers and advocates for the poor, who saw programs slashed during the last recession, think it’s time to start rebuilding those cuts. The disagreement is one to watch as budget season unfolds.

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