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  • CA: Democratic attempt to spend bond money for parks irks Republicans (renegging on deal?)

    08/15/2006 8:17:24 PM PDT · by NormsRevenge · 8 replies · 303+ views
    ap on Daily Comet ^ | 8/15/06 | Samantha Young - ap
    A move by Democrats to allocate about $1 billion from two voter initiatives on the November ballot has upset Republicans, who say it reneges on the deal that led to a massive infrastructure package going before voters this fall. An Assembly committee on Wednesday is scheduled to consider legislation by Sen. Wesley Chesbro, D-Arcata, that would specify funding for parks if the bond measures are approved by voters. Republicans had rejected spending on parks this spring during negotiations over a public works package that asks voters to approve money for transportation, levee repair, schools and affordable housing. That package, worth...