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10/1/2009

Story Published: Oct 2, 2009 at 2:52 PM EST

Story Updated: Oct 2, 2009 at 2:52 PM EST

MICHIGAN HAS SURVIVED THE SHORT-LIVED STATE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN, BUT PLENTY OF FISCAL FIGHTS ARE STILL ON THE WAY, IN LANSING.

LAWMAKERS APPROVED AN INTERIM BUDGET AND SENT IT TO THE GOVERNOR IN THE EARLY-MORNING HOURS TODAY, ENDING THE STATE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN... JUST A COUPLE HOURS AFTER IT BEGAN.

LAWMAKERS NOW HAVE 30-DAYS TO PUT A PERMANENT BUDGET IN-PLACE.

THE INTERIM BUDGET BECAME NECESSARY... AFTER A DEAL TO FILL THE SHORTFALL WITH FEDERAL RECOVERY DOLLARS -- AND MORE THAN ONE-BILLION DOLLARS IN BUDGET CUTS -- FELL THROUGH.

MANY LAWMAKERS SAY THEY COULDN'T APPROVE THE DEEP CUTS TO SCHOOLS AND LOCAL SERVICES.

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