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Governor announces plan to cut 2,000 jobs from state payroll

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By THEO EMERY and COLBY SLEDGE • Staff Writer (Tennessean) • May 7, 2008

The state will trim its payroll by over two thousand state employees because of budget cuts, and hopes to avoid layoffs by offering buyout packages, Gov. Phil Bredesen said Wednesday.

Thank You Mr. Bush

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By now , everyone has their papers for taxes , showing how much has been lost , playing the stock market. Remember when President Bush was roaming across this country , trying to sell us on his retirement plan , by putting our future into the stock market ?

Channel 5 part 2

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Clement says he will not raise taxes for 4 years. 50 % increease over last 5 years. You need a break. Karl won't pledge.

Rich question: rehabilitation through worker training program?

Dean says the state should release innmates trained for jobs and educated. Substance abuse issues addresed. No revolving door. State is responsible. A pledge is a gimmick. I will not raise taxes. What does Bob mean? Will he veto a Concil tax increase?

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