Article: House OKs budget; Henry talks veto: The minority leader says Democrats' votes for the package aren't guaranteed.

Byline: Mick Hinton

Mar. 22--The minority leader says Democrats' votes for the package aren't guaranteed. OKLAHOMA CITY -- The House followed the Senate's lead and approved a new state budget Wednesday, by an 84-16 vote, but Gov. Brad Henry quickly issued a statement that said he was leaning toward vetoing parts of it. "I will not hesitate to use my line-item veto authority where it is necessary to protect taxpayers' interests," said Henry, who is on spring break vacation with his family at an undisclosed location. House Appropriations and Budget Committee Chairman Chris Benge, R-Tulsa, said representatives could be held accountable at the polls if ...

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