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States face tough fiscal year

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Published: Dec. 31, 2002 at 3:07 PM

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- State lawmakers are gearing up for a tough year in 2003 as the slow U.S. economy and growing local demands are forcing hard choices. Legislatures are struggling to close an estimated $17.5 billion budget gap during the next six months, according to

the National Conference of State Legislatures.

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