Finding the balance for state's budget

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

After Missouri voters rejected three tax increase proposals last year, you would have thought Gov. Bob Holden would get a sense that the time is not now right for any new tax burdens on Missouri residents. But Holden is threatening to veto a legislative budget plan that calls for additional cuts in spending instead of new taxes. It seems the Governor simply can't understand the concept of smaller government. I suspect voters will give him a better understanding come election day.

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