Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Maine Cities Balk at Plan to Slash General Assistance

More fiery debate over Gov. LePage's budget is likely to take place Monday, when lawmakers hear testimony on proposed changes to Maine's financial aid program for its neediest citizens. Officials from Bangor and Portland say cutting state reimbursement payments for general assistance could force Maine's large cities to eliminate other social service programs at a time of great need.

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