Sunday, July 8, 2007

Pennsylvania shuts services amid budget impasse

(Reuters) - Rendell said the two sides were close to agreement on "three or four" items but not close enough to allow him to call off a planned furlough of non-essential employees. He expressed optimism the remaining obstacles would be overcome within 24 hours.




"I sincerely hope that this will be a one-day furlough, and I have reason for optimism," Rendell said at a late-night Sunday news conference.


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