Article: MINN. DEMOCRAT-FARMER-LABOR PARTY: NUMBERS ARE IN - BUSH BUDGET DAMAGE TO MINNESOTA

The Minnesota Democrat-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following news release:

President Bush's $2.7 trillion spending plan will seriously jeopardize many of Minnesota's vital services, including education, job training and veterans' benefits. If passed on top of the Rep. Kennedy-backed Budget Reconciliation Bill, Minnesota will be in for drastic cuts.

Some of the highlights Minnesota can expect from the Bush budget include:

JOBS

Eliminates over $37 million in funding for job training and employment services in Minnesota.

[Federal Funds Information for States, 2/06 ]

Eliminates over $18.5 million in vocational education funding in Minnesota, which has played a critical role in preparing ...

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