Article: RUNNER'S OFFICE PICKETED ANGRY CAREGIVERS FORCE CONFRONTATION OVER PAY, BUDGET IMPASSE.(News)

Byline: Karen Maeshiro Staff Writer

LANCASTER - Child-care providers picketed Assemblyman George Runner's office Wednesday to protest the state budget impasse, which has resulted in a delay in their payments from the state.

More than 20 adults and children holding placards marched down Lancaster Boulevard to Runner's office, chanting, ``Children before politics, Runner must sign,'' referring to Runner's refusal to sign on to Gov. Gray Davis' proposed spending plan.

``We're here to inform George Runner that we know what's happening with the state budget. We are urging him to be part of the solution and not be part of the problem,'' Robin Tarver, ...

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