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Oct 20, 2008 2:04 pm US/Central

Blagojevich Questions Restoring Budget Cuts

Governor Says He Won't Do It Until He Knows Spending Plan Can Weather Economy

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) ― Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich won't restore state budget cuts until he's sure the spending plan can withstand a battering from a shrinking national economy, an aide said.

Spokesman Lucio Guerrero says the governor might have to cut more if things worsen.

The Illinois General Assembly voted to move $220 million from special state accounts to spare 323 layoffs and the closing of two dozen state attractions. The layoffs start Oct. 31.

The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability says state revenue projections are holding. Dan Long, of the legislative panel, says the money is there for the restorations.

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