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The Arguments on Stimulus Rejection

March 13, 2009 3:47 pm by: Ben Philpott

Governor Rick Perry on March 12, 2009 said he will not accept money from the federal government to expand the state Unemployment Insurance program.

KUT reports the governor’s announcement was merely the first shot in what could become a prolonged battle with the legislature over the funds.

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