Budget committee takes all but final vote
By Susan M. Cover scover@mainetoday.com
MaineToday Media State House Writer
The Legislature's Appropriations Committee took all but the final vote on a $310 million package to plug a hole in the state budget just after 2 a.m. today.
Staff photo by Andy Molloy Republican members of the Legislature's Appropriations committee listen to Rep. Pat Flood, R-Winthrop, second from right, during a caucus Sunday. They are, from left, Rep. John Robinson, R-Raymond, Rep. Sawin Millett Jr., R-Waterford, Flood and Rep. Robert Nutting, R-Oakland.
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The committee, which met for more than 12 hours Sunday and into this morning, voted to restore longevity pay to state workers and eliminate three additional unpaid days off. The committee did not vote in an amount for debt service, but said discussions on a possible bond package would continue.
Legislators will meet again Monday afternoon to take the final vote on the budget after financial staff have had time to double-check the numbers, said Committee Chairman Bill Diamond, D-Windham.
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5 COMMENTS
Govt2Big said...
Score another victory for the extreme liberals and their campaign supporters at the SEIU PAC/union.
March 22, 2010 at 7:14 AM Report abuse
crosshairs said...
It's hard not to hate something in the the supplemental budget bill. Just about everyone on the dole (including God-fearing bloggers who expect to receive their lump of coal rather than caviar) will have to pull the belt in a notch or two, smile bravely, turn and walk away.
March 22, 2010 at 7:55 AM Report abuse
CommomSense said...
Come on now...whats another Bond package to those that don't have to pay it back? No big deal, sounds good to help out the state. NOT! Bonds = Taxes, interest, the next generation paying for them. I have to cut my household budget... the state should stop complaining. Democrats love to spend your money....ALL new in November...
March 22, 2010 at 8:58 AM Report abuse
Sam said...
Bonds are designed to fund long term projects so that they are paid for over their useful lives. In fact much of the federal matching funds require that this system is used. Objecting to bonding is like refusing to borrow to buy a house you will live in for decades even though it is cheaper over the long run than renting and you get a better place.
March 22, 2010 at 3:58 PM Report abuse
sMitty said...
Bonds = Bondage I refuse to set up my child to become a serf.
March 22, 2010 at 9:51 PM Report abuse