Governor warns of more layoffs as Pa. revenues lag

[The Northerner]

Source: Associated Press

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Deteriorating state tax collections may mean more program cuts and layoffs in state government, regardless of whether the Legislature authorizes an expansion of legalized casino gambling to raise more revenue, Gov. Ed Rendell said on Wednesday.

The House of Representatives was scheduled Thursday to debate a measure to legalize table games at the state's slot-machine casinos.

Democratic leaders adjourned an unusually long Wednesday night session after they were unable to plow through Republican opposition to reach a preliminary vote. The legislation would still require a final House vote and Senate approval before it could become law.

Legalizing casino table games is a key piece of October's state budget agreement that resolved a multibillion-dollar, recession-driven shortfall.



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[Kingofalldems]

1. Bad Things About Democrats

How many is that today?

[WyldRogue]

2. Ironic.....

Democratic leaders adjourned an unusually long Wednesday night session after they were unable to plow through Republican opposition to reach a preliminary vote



Isn't it odd that the Rebubs can block and kill bills/amendments/legislations while they are in minority?? I don't remember the Dems putting up any fight during the Repub years (if at all).