Several proposals to slash future spending increases ? including canceling cost-of-living adjustments for state workers and eliminating about 1,000 vacant government positions ? drew heavy criticism from Maryland lawmakers Tuesday.
In hearings to refine an itemized list totaling $760 million in budget cuts, both Democrats and Republicans in the General Assembly?s House appropriations committee Tuesday questioned a proposal to eliminate a 2 percent cost of living increase for state employees, saving about $62 million.
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