In a message dated 5/1/2003 9:01:36 AM Central Standard Time,
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The financial deficits of most states are the unrecognized disasters going on
in our country. Yet, as Kyle stated, the states are expected to implement
IDEA, ADA, etc.
I can foresee a revolt by the states and/or more "state friendly" court
rulings and legislation.

Bobby


>  The U.S. does not have a
> constitutional mandate for a balanced federal budget.  Most states have
> such
> a mandate in their constitutions.  Washington signs a federal mandate into
> law, yet expects the idividual states to ante up.  It would be funny if it
> weren't so heartbreaking at the local gov't level.
>