State Democrats determined to raise taxes

California
SACRAMENTO -- Democratic legislative leaders declared this morning that they are prepared to delay the state budget this year if that's what it takes to get tax increases, which they called the only reasonable solution to California's multibillion-dollar shortfall. "This is going to be the fight of a lifetime," Senate leader Don Perata (D-Oakland) declared at a news conference.
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Asked how Democrats propose to make up the difference, Perata said: "Raise taxes. That clear enough? Raise taxes."
Republican lawmakers have repeatedly said they will not vote for any budget that includes new taxes.

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