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Conn Carroll: The California spending rush

By Conn Carroll
Published February 25, 2013 5:00am ET
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Conn Carroll: The California spending rush
California Gov. Jerry Brown promised Californians that "the budget is balanced," but the numbers show his goal may be unreachable. (Photo: Gregory Bull/AP file) | Gregory Bull

Part two of a five-part series. To see part 1, click here. To see the entire series, including video and graphics, click here.

California’s budget is balanced … or at least that is what Gov. Jerry Brown wants you to believe, now that he “temporarily” hiked taxes on all Californians by $6.8 billion last year.

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