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Budget Impasse May Prolong Legislative Session
AP (2010-06-02)
NASHVILLE, TN (wkms) - Tennessee legislative leaders are forewarning that a budget impasse may keep lawmakers in session two or more weeks. The House and Senate appeared close to reaching an agreement Tuesday after some lawmakers met on Memorial Day seeking to resolve their differences.

But House Democratic Caucus Chairman Mike Turner says after talking with Republican Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey, he doesn't expect an agreement this week. Turner says the budget issue appears headed to a conference committee.

Sticking points include whether to give state employees a bonus, dismantling the governor's infant mortality program and some capital projects.
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