Granholm Defends School Veto

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By Dave Leval

Story Published: Oct 21, 2009 at 10:20 PM EDT

Story Updated: Oct 22, 2009 at 10:20 AM EDT

DETROIT (MyTV 20) - A war of words continues between the leader of the Michigan Senate, and Governor Jennifer Granholm, after the governor vetoed nearly $52 million of the public school budget. She claims Senate leaders broke their word to fill a gap in state spending.
The veto cuts money from 39 of Michigan's highest-spending and largest school districts. Granholm says she had no choice by to issue the veto, and denies claims she vetoed the measure to force Republicans to raise taxes.

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